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darbepoetin

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent · Haematinic

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agentHaematinicATC B03XA02
CDSCO approvedATC B03XA02
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
C
FDA category + note

Mechanism

A hyperglycosylated modified erythropoietin that stimulates erythropoiesis.

Indications

Anaemia of chronic renal failureAnaemia in AIDS patients treated with zidovudineCancer chemotherapy induced anaemiaPreoperative increased blood production for autologous transfusion during surgery

Dosing

Adult
Administered once every 2–4 weeks.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life
>24 hours (plasma)

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

C

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team