Nexesa
Nexesa Products are primarily used for
About Nexesa Products
Uses of Nexesa Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Nexesa Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Nexesa are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Nexesa 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 Nexesa Products
Frequently asked questions about Nexesa Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Nexesa Injection 200 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 Nexesa Injection 200. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Nexesa Injection 200 safe to use?
Nexesa Injection 200 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 Nexesa Injection 200 therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Nexesa Injection 200?
You may not respond to Nexesa Injection 200 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 Nexesa Injection 200 be used in children?
Yes, Nexesa Injection 200 is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Nexesa Injection 200 and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Nexesa Injection 200 affect blood pressure?
Yes, Nexesa Injection 200 can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Nexesa Injection 200, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Nexesa Injection 200 if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Nexesa Injection 200?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Nexesa Injection 200 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 Nexesa Injection 200 or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Nexesa
Nexesa Injection 200
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹11200
Nexesa 100mcg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹5850