Darbepoetin alfa : Before Using

Darbepoetin alfa - Systemic

Brand Names

Aranesp Darbepoetin alfa *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For darbepoetin alfa, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to darbepoetin alfa. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Always tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to albumin.

Pregnancy care

Darbepoetin alfa has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that darbepoetin alfa causes some other problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether darbepoetin alfa passes into human breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of darbepoetin alfa in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of darbepoetin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

High blood pressure May become worse when taking darbepoetin.

Aluminum poisoning

Bone marrow problems
Bone problems
Cancer
Folic acid deficiency
Infection
Inflammation
Vitamin B 12 deficiency May cause a decrease or delay in response to treat with darbepoetin alfa.
Heart or blood vessel disease May be worsened by taking darbepoetin alfa.
Blood or bleeding problems - history of The safe use of darbepoetin has not been determined for diseaseds with a history of bleeding problems.