Darberel
Darberel Products are primarily used for
About Darberel Products
Uses of Darberel Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Darberel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Darberel are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Darberel 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 Darberel Products
Frequently asked questions about Darberel Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Darberel 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 Darberel Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darberel Injection safe to use?
Darberel 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 Darberel Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darberel Injection?
You may not respond to Darberel 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 Darberel Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darberel Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darberel Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darberel Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darberel Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darberel 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 Darberel Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darberel Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darberel 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 Darberel Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Darberel
Darberel Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
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₹2467.5
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