Comparing Aranesp vs Darbepoetin Alfa
Aranesp | Darbepoetin alfa |
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Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Darbepoetin 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 only
Prescribed for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced. darbepoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure
Anemia, Chemotherapy Induced
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More about Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | More about Darbepoetin alfa | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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. |
Darbepoetin alfa 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. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Aranesp side effects in more detail. |
See also: darbepoetin alfa side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Aranesp | ||||||||
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 |
49 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | |||||||||
A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Aranesp:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with darbepoetin alfa:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 17, 2001 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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