Aranesp Alternatives Compared
| Aranesp | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
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| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced. Aranesp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that may be used to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Associated... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia Prior to Surgery, Anemia - Drug Induced. epoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not... View more |
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| More about Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | More about Ferrous sulfate | More about Epoetin alfa | ||||||||
| Generic Status | ||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Aranesp has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ferrous sulfate has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 41 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Epoetin alfa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Aranesp side effects in more detail. |
See also: ferrous sulfate side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: epoetin alfa side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
View all Aranesp prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
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N/A |
Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Fe, Slow Release Iron View more | Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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49 hours |
N/A |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with Aranesp:
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A total of 85 drugs are known to interact with ferrous sulfate:
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with epoetin alfa:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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September 17, 2001 |
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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