Darbepoetin alfa is a drug that is prescribed to treat anemia due to chronic kidney failure or chemotherapy. This eMedTV page explains how darbepoetin alfa works, offers dosing information, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Common side effects of darbepoetin alfa may include constipation, fever, and dizziness. This page from the eMedTV library describes other possible darbepoetin alfa side effects, including serious ones that may require immediate medical attention.
Darbepoetin alfa is used for the treatment of anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney failure. This eMedTV segment provides an explanation of how the drug works and discusses darbepoetin alfa uses in children.
As this eMedTV article explains, one of the suggested darbepoetin alfa dosages for anemia due to chemotherapy is 500 mcg every three weeks. This page also offers darbepoetin alfa dosing guidelines for treating anemia due to chronic kidney failure.
There are currently no known drug interactions with darbepoetin alfa. As this eMedTV segment explains, no studies have been conducted to see if other medicines interact with darbepoetin alfa, so it is possible that there are unknown drug interactions.
Darbepoetin alfa may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks or strokes. This eMedTV article lists more precautions and warnings with darbepoetin alfa and includes information on who should not take the medication.
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