Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Aranesp

Descriptions


Darbepoetin alfa injection causes the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. If the body does not produce enough red blood cells, severe anemia can occur. This often occurs in people with chronic kidney failure whose kidneys are not working properly. Darbepoetin may be used for patients on kidney dialysis or for those not on dialysis. Anemia can also occur in people who are receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. Darbepoetin alfa is used to treat severe anemia in these patients.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

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