Darbecon 40 Injection

Short Description

Darbecon 40 Injection is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Darbecon 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. Common side effects include abdominal pain, high blood pressure, rash, injection site pain, breathlessness, cough, and peripheral edema. 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. Before taking Darbecon 40 Injection, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or have had a seizure or stroke. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Abdominal pain High blood pressure Rash Injection site pain Breathlessness Cough Peripheral edema

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Darbecon 40 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Darbecon 40 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Darbecon 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.

Darbecon 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.

Darbecon 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, and can also be given intravenously. Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells, and salts (electrolytes such as potassium) in your blood. Stop taking Darbecon 40 Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.