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Darnesp 40 Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DARBEPOETIN ALFA-40MCG

Uses:

Treatment of Anaemia (in cancer and chronic kidney disease)

Medicinal Benefits:

Darnesp 40 Injection is a human-made form of naturally occurring erythropoiesis-stimulating protein or erythropoietin (a hormone produced by the kidney's specialized cells and is responsible for protecting red blood cells against destruction and also stimulates the cells of bone marrow to produce more amount of red blood cells). Deficiency of erythropoietin happens when a person is suffering from chronic kidney diseases, which in turn cause low red blood cells count causing anaemia.  This medicine is primarily indicated for treating anaemia (low red blood cell count) in persons with long-term serious (chronic) kidney disease and persons receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer except for bone marrow or blood cells' cancer. Darnesp 40 Injection contains a protein 'Darbepoetin alfa' which works by providing signals to the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. 

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Darnesp 40 Injection is used to treat anaemia (low red blood cell count) in person with long-term serious (chronic) kidney disease and persons receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (except for bone marrow or blood cells' cancer). Darnesp 40 Injection helps to reverse anaemia and reduce the need for blood transfusion.

It is suggested to store the Darnesp 40 Injection in the refrigerator and protect it from light. However, a person should not freeze it.

It is advised to tell your doctor about your medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, a stroke, heart attack, or blood clot, a seizure, a latex allergy to avoid any type of medical condition.

A person who is allergic to any chemical compound present in Darnesp 40 Injection or have uncontrolled/untreated high blood pressure, or ever had pure red cell aplasia (a type of anaemia) caused by using darbepoetin alfa, or epoetin alfa is not allowed to take a name.

Consult your doctor before taking Darnesp 40 Injection if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Darnesp 40 Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Darnesp 40 Injection contains a protein "Darbepoetin alfa", which works by providing signals to the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. As in chronic kidney disease, the kidney gets damaged and doesn't filter the blood in the way it should be leading to anemia.

Darnesp 40 Injection may cause side effects such as injection site pain, cough, low blood pressure, headache, diarrhoea, body pains, shortness of breath or stomach pain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

After beginning treatment with Darnesp 40 Injection , it takes around 2 to 6 weeks for increase in haemoglobin level in blood.

Darnesp 40 Injection is used only if anaemia is due to chronic (long term) kidney disease and chemotherapy for some types of cancer (except for bone marrow and blood cells).

Darnesp 40 Injection may cause high blood pressure particularly in patients with long term kidney disease due to the rapid increase of red blood cells in the initial 3 months after starting Darnesp 40 Injection .

Darnesp 40 Injection is not used in the treatment of cancer. It is used in treatment of anemia (low levels of healthy red blood cells) in patients receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (except for bone marrow or blood cells cancer).

Darnesp 40 Injection should be used with extreme caution as it can cause serious side effects and can even be life-threatening. The patient should follow doctor’s recommendations strictly.

If you have deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12 or iron, you may not respond to Darnesp 40 Injection . It is important that you take measures to correct these deficiencies. Other reasons may be infections, bleeding, inflammation and bone marrow fibrosis. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.

Darnesp 40 Injection is usually not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, if you have any concerns regarding the use of Darnesp 40 Injection for children, please consult your doctor.