Darcept

LG Lifesciences

Composition for Darcept Products

About Darcept Products

Uses of Darcept Products

Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.

Darcept Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Darcept are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.

How Darcept 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 Darcept Products

Frequently asked questions about Darcept Products

Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa

Q. How long does it take for Darcept 25 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 Darcept 25 Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darcept 25 Injection safe to use?
Darcept 25 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 Darcept 25 Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darcept 25 Injection?
You may not respond to Darcept 25 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 Darcept 25 Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darcept 25 Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darcept 25 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darcept 25 Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darcept 25 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darcept 25 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 Darcept 25 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darcept 25 Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darcept 25 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 Darcept 25 Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.

Products for Darcept

Darcept 25 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection
LG Lifesciences
MRP
1800
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Darcept 40 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
LG Lifesciences
MRP
2350
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