Review the side-effects of Darbepoetin Alfa as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Local - Injection site pain.
Body As A Whole - Swelling in the extremities, fatigue, fever, death, fluid retention, influenza-like symptoms, weakness and bleeding.
Heart - High or low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, heart arrest, chest pain and heart failure.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and constipation.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasm, joint pain, limb pain and back pain.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, cough and lung inflammation.
Skin - Itching.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Local - Injection site pain.
Body As A Whole - Swelling in the extremities, fatigue, fever, death, fluid retention, influenza-like symptoms, weakness and bleeding.
Heart - High or low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, heart arrest, chest pain and heart failure.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and constipation.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasm, joint pain, limb pain and back pain.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, cough and lung inflammation.
Skin - Itching.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Darbepoetin Alfa
Darbepoetin Alfa(Aranesp) generic is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, prescribed for anemia due to chronic kidney disease. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.Trade Names for Darbepoetin Alfa
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