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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==

Latest revision as of 01:00, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), stimulates division and differentiation of erythroid precursors.[1][2][3][4]
Route: SC, IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in PMDA indication

  • 2014-12-18: New additional indication and a new dosage for the treatment of anemia due to myelodysplastic syndrome.

Also known as

  • Brand names: Actorise, Aranesp, Bionesp, Cresp, Darbetin, Darbex, Derise, Kabidarba, Nesp, Nespo

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) package insert
  2. Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) package insert (locally hosted backup)
  3. Aranesp manufacturer's website
  4. As of 4/14/2017, use of this medication in patients with oncologic diagnoses no longer requires enrollment in the ESA APPRISE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program
  5. Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) patient drug information (Chemocare)
  6. Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) patient drug information (UpToDate)