Drug reference
darbepoetin alpha
Erythropoietin derivative · Hematopoietic agent
Erythropoietin derivativeHematopoietic agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Stimulates erythropoiesis.
Indications
anemia in heart failure (failed clinical trials)
Side effects
Serious
- increased rate of thromboembolic events and ischemic strokes
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10