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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 only

Ratings & Reviews

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9.2
4 Reviews

For Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure Couldn't breathe for months upon the least exertion. Extreme fatigue once the doctors figured out I was anemic due to chronic renal disease and started me on Aranesp I have felt much, much better. The only drawback for me was headache for a couple of days.

8
nurse j

For Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure Helped to improveHemoglobin (hgb) and hematocrit (hct) and minimal Red blood cell (RBCs). Feel positive results thus far. Side effects were bone pain for few days after injection. Worst side effect was severe runny nose starting about 3 days post injection peaking about 2 weeks post injection and basically over at time for next injection.

8
Bama too

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: hypertension, and peripheral edema.

See the full Aranesp side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 mL
Dosage 25 mcg/mL
Per Unit* $204.14
Cost* $816.56

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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution

Brand Names

N/A

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.

49 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (11)

Drug Interactions

A total of 30 drugs are known to interact with Aranesp:

  • 4 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 3 moderate drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
  • 23 minor drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 17, 2001

WADA Class

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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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