Darbecon
Darbecon Products are primarily used for
About Darbecon Products
Uses of Darbecon Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Darbecon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Darbecon are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Darbecon Products work
Darbepoetin alfa is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
Patient Concerns about Darbecon Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbecon Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Darbecon 25mcg Injection to start working?
You will be able to notice an increase in the count of red blood cells (hemoglobin levels) in 2-6 weeks of starting Darbecon 25mcg Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darbecon 25mcg Injection safe to use?
Darbecon 25mcg Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects and even death of the patient. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing Darbecon 25mcg Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darbecon 25mcg Injection?
You may not respond to Darbecon 25mcg Injection if you have deficiencies of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. It is important that you take measures to correct these deficiencies. Other reasons behind not responding to the treatment could be bleeding, infections, inflammation and bone marrow fibrosis. Therefore, consult our doctor regarding the same.
Q. Can Darbecon 25mcg Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darbecon 25mcg Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darbecon 25mcg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darbecon 25mcg Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darbecon 25mcg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darbecon 25mcg Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Darbecon 25mcg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darbecon 25mcg Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darbecon 25mcg Injection by the doctor should not take it. Additionally, patients with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), patients with a history of anemia called pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with Darbecon 25mcg Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Darbecon
Darbecon 25mcg Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection
MRP
₹1599
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Darbecon 40 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹2499
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Darbecon 60 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.3 ml Injection
MRP
₹3999
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