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  • Manufactured by: Lupin Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Darbepoetin Alfa (40 mcg)

Dargen Information

Dargen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Anemia.

The optimal dosage of Dargen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Dargen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dargen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Dargen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dargen related warnings talks about Dargen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Dargen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dargen in conditions like High Blood Pressure, Heart Attack, Stroke. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dargen contraindications section.

Besides this, Dargen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dargen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.


Dargen Benefits & Uses

Dargen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dargen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given once monthly, for course duration follow doctor advice
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given once monthly, for course duration follow doctor advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose for anemia due to to chronic Renal Failure
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose for anemia due to to chronic Renal Failure

Dargen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dargen is used -

Severe

  • Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Moderate

  • Edema
  • Increased blood pressure

Mild

  • Rash
  • Injection site pain
  • पेट दर्द
  • Cough

Unknown

  • Hypersensitivity

Dargen Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dargen safe for pregnant women?


    Dargen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dargen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Dargen safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Dargen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Dargen is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Dargen on the Kidneys?


    Dargen rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dargen on the Liver?


    Dargen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Dargen on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Dargen on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Dargen with Other Drugs

Dargen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Dargen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dargen unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Dargen

  • Is this Dargen habit forming or addictive?


    Dargen does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dargen since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Dargen only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Dargen in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Dargen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dargen


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dargen together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dargen


    Information about the interaction of Dargen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa)

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