ARANESP (DARBEPOETIN ALFA)
ARANESP (DARBEPOETIN ALFA) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: ARANESP; Generic name: DARBEPOETIN ALFA; Drug class: Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent [EPC].
| Brand name | ARANESP |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DARBEPOETIN ALFA |
| Drug class | Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Amgen, Inc |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Aranesp is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) indicated for the treatment of anemia due to: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients on dialysis and patients not on dialysis ( 1.1 ). The effects of concomitant myelosuppressive chemotherapy, and upon initiation, there is a minimum of two additional months of planned chemotherapy ( 1.2 ). Limitations of Use Aranesp has not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or patient well-being ( 1.3 ). Aranesp is not indicated for use: In patients with cancer receiving hormonal agents, biologic products, or radiotherapy, unless also receiving concomitant myelosuppressive chemotherapy ( 1.3 ). In patients with cance |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended starting dose for patients with CKD on dialysis ( 2.2 ): - 0.45 mcg/kg intravenously or subcutaneously weekly, or - 0.75 mcg/kg intravenously or subcutaneously every 2 weeks - Intravenous route is recommended for patients on hemodialysis Recommended starting dose for patients with CKD not on dialysis ( 2.2 ): - 0.45 mcg/kg intravenously or subcutaneously at 4 week intervals Recommended starting dose for pediatric patients with CKD: - 0.45 mcg/kg intravenou |
| Warnings | WARNING: ESAs INCREASE THE RISK OF DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS AND TUMOR PROGRESSION OR RECURRENCE Chronic Kidney Disease: In controlled trials, patients experienced greater risks for death, serious adverse cardiovascular reactions, and stroke when administered erythropoiesis -stimulating agents (ESAs) to target a hemoglobin level of greater than 11 g/dL [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . No trial has identified a hemoglobin |
| Active ingredient(s) | DARBEPOETIN ALFA |
| Route | INTRAVENOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0fd36cb9-c4f6-4167-93c9-8530865db3f9 |