Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa) For Injection

What Aranesp Is Used For:  Aranesp is a support medication. It does not treat cancer.   Aranesp is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy cancer treatment. Aranesp is not indicated for patients with myeloid cancers (cancers that originate in the bone marrow such as leukemia).   Aranesp is not appropriate for the treatment of anemia from other causes such as iron or folate deficiency or gastrointestinal bleeding.  Aranesp is not a substitute for blood transfusion.

Informatin on Aranesp Side Effects:  Keep in mind that most people do not experience all of the Aranesp side effects listed.  Aranesp side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after treatment is complete. There is no relationship between the presence or severity of Aranesp side effects and the effectiveness of Aranesp. Aranesp side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset and duration.  There are many options to help minimize or prevent Aranesp side effects.  Aranesp side effects may also be attributed to the cancer and/or chemotherapy treatment.

Common Aranesp side effects:

• Fatigue

Less Common Aranesp side effects:

• Edema (swelling, usually in the feet or hands)
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Joint pain
• Shortness of breath

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