Darcept 40 Injection
Darcept 40 Injection 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 medical therapy. You should follow all the directions of the doctor strictly. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Darcept 40 Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Darcept 40 Injection 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.
Darcept 40 Injection 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 medical therapy. You should follow all the directions of the doctor strictly. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and hypersensitivity. 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), hemoglobin, and blood cells in your blood. You should stop taking it and consult with a doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
03Uses
Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Darcept 40 Injection 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Darcept 40 Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. CKD can lead to anemia. Darcept 40 Injection can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this injection improves the quality of life.
In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Low red blood cell count is termed as anemia. Cancer treatment with chemotherapy often causes many side effects, one of the major ones being anemia. Darcept 40 Injection stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow and regulates the haemoglobin in the blood. This treats anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Hypersensitivity
High blood pressure
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Darcept 40 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Darcept 40 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Darcept 40 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Darcept 40 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Darcept 40 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darcept 40 Injection is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Darcept 40 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darcept 40 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Darcept 40 Injection helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy.
It is given as a single injection under your skin.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
Stop taking Darcept 40 Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 358-59.
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