Juvobin
Juvobin Products are primarily used for
About Juvobin Products
Uses of Juvobin Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Juvobin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Juvobin are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Juvobin 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 Juvobin Products
Frequently asked questions about Juvobin Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Juvobin 40 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 Juvobin 40 Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Juvobin 40 Injection safe to use?
Juvobin 40 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 Juvobin 40 Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Juvobin 40 Injection?
You may not respond to Juvobin 40 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 Juvobin 40 Injection be used in children?
Yes, Juvobin 40 Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Juvobin 40 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Juvobin 40 Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Juvobin 40 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Juvobin 40 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 Juvobin 40 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Juvobin 40 Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Juvobin 40 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 Juvobin 40 Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Juvobin
Juvobin 40 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹2528
Juvobin 25 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection
MRP
₹1599