Darbotin
Darbotin Products are primarily used for
About Darbotin Products
Uses of Darbotin Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Darbotin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Darbotin are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Darbotin 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 Darbotin Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbotin Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Darbotin 60 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 Darbotin 60 Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darbotin 60 Injection safe to use?
Darbotin 60 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 Darbotin 60 Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darbotin 60 Injection?
You may not respond to Darbotin 60 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 Darbotin 60 Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darbotin 60 Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darbotin 60 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darbotin 60 Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darbotin 60 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darbotin 60 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 Darbotin 60 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darbotin 60 Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darbotin 60 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 Darbotin 60 Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Darbotin
Darbotin 60 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.3 ml Injection
MRP
₹4455.36
Darbotin 40 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹3572.5
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Darbotin 25 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection
MRP
₹1850
Not Available