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Precautions and Warnings With Darbepoetin AlfaUnderstanding precautions and warnings with darbepoetin alfa before starting treatment can help reduce risks. Darbepoetin alfa may accelerate the worsening of cancer and shorten survival (if hemoglobin levels become too high). It can also increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Do not take darbepoetin alfa if you have untreated high blood pressure or are allergic to the medicine.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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