Darbitop Injection 0.3 ml in 1 prefilled syringe

All Details About Darbitop Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Darbitop Injection

Description:

Darbitop Injection is used in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

Darbitop 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.

Ordinary 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 a skin rash.

Earlier taking Darbitop 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, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Darbitop

Abdominal pain
High blood pressure
Rash
Injection site pain
Pantingness
Cough
Peripheral edema
Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Convulsion
Thromboembolism
Angina (heart related chest pain)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Darbitop 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Darbitop Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Darbitop Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Darbitop Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darbitop Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Darbitop Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darbitop Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does it take for Darbitop Injection to start working?

You will be able to notice an increase in the count of red blood cells (hemoglobin levels) in 2-6 weeks of starting Darbitop Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.

Is Darbitop Injection safe to use?

Darbitop Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects and even death of the patient. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing Darbitop Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.

Other than pure red cell aplasia (PRCA), can there be other reasons for not responding to Darbitop Injection?

You may not respond to Darbitop Injection if you have deficiencies of iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12. It is important that you take measures to correct these deficiencies. Other reasons behind not responding to the treatment could be bleeding, infections, inflammation, and bone marrow fibrosis. Therefore, consult our doctor regarding the same.

Can Darbitop Injection be used in children?

Affirmative, Darbitop Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darbitop Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.

Can Darbitop Injection affect blood pressure?

Affirmative, Darbitop Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darbitop Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Darbitop Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.

Who should not take Darbitop Injection?

Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darbitop Injection by the doctor should not take it. Increaseitionally, patients with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), patients with a history of anemia called pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with Darbitop Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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