Derise
Derise Products are primarily used for
About Derise Products
Uses of Derise Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Derise Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Derise are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Derise 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 Derise Products
Frequently asked questions about Derise Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe 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 Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe safe to use?
Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe 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 Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe?
You may not respond to Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe 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 Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe be used in children?
Yes, Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe affect blood pressure?
Yes, Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe 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 Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Derise
Derise 100 Pre-filled Syringe
packet of 1 Injection
MRP
₹5200
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Derise 200 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹9600
Not Available