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peginesatide

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent · Hematopoietic Agent

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating AgentHematopoietic Agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
4 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
  • CarfilzomibSevereDatabaseDDInter
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Mechanism

Peginesatide is an erythropoiesis-stimulating peptide, identified and developed based on phage display technology and coupled to polyethylene glycol, which acts as an agonist of the erythropoietin receptor.

Indications

anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Side effects

Serious
  • serious hypersensitivity reactions
  • anaphylaxis

Drug interactions

Carfilzomib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Lenalidomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Pomalidomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Thalidomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

8 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team