Darbepoetin alfa (40mcg)
Darba 40mcg Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing this medical therapy. You should follow all the directions of the doctor strictly. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.Common side effects include abdominal pain, high blood pressure, rash, injection site pain, breathlessness, cough, and peripheral edema. Inform your doctor if there are symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting, or fits (seizures).Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of salts (electrolytes such as potassium), hemoglobin, and blood cells in your blood. You should stop taking it and consult with a doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.Before taking Darba 40mcg Injection, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or have had a seizure or stroke. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Darba
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Darba 40mcg Injection 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Darba 40mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Darba 40mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Darba 40mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Darba 40mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Darba 40mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darba 40mcg Injection is recommended.
Darba 40mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darba 40mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
You will be able to notice an increase in the count of red blood cells (hemoglobin levels) in 2-6 weeks of starting Darba 40mcg Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Darba 40mcg 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 Darba 40mcg Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
You may not respond to Darba 40mcg 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.
Yes, Darba 40mcg Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darba 40mcg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Yes, Darba 40mcg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darba 40mcg 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 Darba 40mcg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darba 40mcg 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 Darba 40mcg Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
