Comparing Aranesp vs Epoetin Alfa
| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Epoetin alfa |
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| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Epoetin alfa |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced. Aranesp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia Prior to Surgery, Anemia - Drug Induced. Epoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
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| More about Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | More about Epoetin alfa | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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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. |
Epoetin alfa has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Aranesp side effects |
View all Epoetin alfa side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
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Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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49 hours |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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 | ||
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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 Epoetin alfa:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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 | ||
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September 17, 2001 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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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