Nexesa Injection 200
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition
Darbepoetin alfa (200mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Nexesa Injection 200 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
Nexesa Injection 200 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 Nexesa Injection 200, 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Nexesa Injection 200 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.
Quick Tips
Nexesa Injection 200 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 It can be given intravenously. Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells, in your blood. Stop taking Nexesa Injection 200 and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
