What is Darbepoetin 100mcg Injection Cresp?

Darbepoetin 100mcg Injection Cresp is used in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

How Darbepoetin 100mcg Injection Cresp is used?

Darbepoetin 100mcg Injection Cresp is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing this medicine therapy. You should follow all the directions of doctor strictly. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. However, you should not take it, if you have any known allergy from this medication.

Common side effects of this Medicine:

It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, and hypersensitivity. You should check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if there are symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).

Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of salts (electrolytes such as potassium), haemoglobin and blood cells in your blood. You should stop taking it and consult with doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

Expert advice for this medicine:–

Before Using this medicine, tell your problem to doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also tell your doctor about other drugs you are taking, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask advice from your healthcare team.