Darbelife
Darbelife Products are primarily used for
About Darbelife Products
Uses of Darbelife Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Darbelife Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Darbelife are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Darbelife 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 Darbelife Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbelife Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Darbelife 60mcg 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 Darbelife 60mcg Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darbelife 60mcg Injection safe to use?
Darbelife 60mcg 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 Darbelife 60mcg Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darbelife 60mcg Injection?
You may not respond to Darbelife 60mcg 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 Darbelife 60mcg Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darbelife 60mcg Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darbelife 60mcg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darbelife 60mcg Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darbelife 60mcg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darbelife 60mcg 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 Darbelife 60mcg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darbelife 60mcg Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darbelife 60mcg 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 Darbelife 60mcg Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.