16/06/2025
Darbepoetin alfa is a medication used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count), particularly in people with:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), whether on dialysis or not.
Chemotherapy-induced anemia in patients with certain types of cancer.
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🧬 What is Darbepoetin alfa?
Darbepoetin alfa is a synthetic form of erythropoietin, a hormone naturally produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. It is a long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA).
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💉 How is it given?
Route: Subcutaneous (under the skin) or intravenous (into a vein)
Frequency: Less frequent than epoetin alfa due to its longer half-life
Dosing is individualized based on hemoglobin levels and patient response.
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🩸 Used For:
Anemia in CKD (dialysis and non-dialysis patients)
Anemia due to chemotherapy in patients with non-myeloid cancers
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