Dargen 25 Injection is used in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.Dargen 25 Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing this medical therapy. You should follow all the directions of the doctor strictly. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.Common side effects include abdominal pain, high blood pressure, rash, injection site pain, breathlessness, cough, and peripheral edema. Inform your doctor if there are symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting, or fits (seizures).Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of salts (electrolytes such as potassium), hemoglobin, and blood cells in your blood. You should stop taking it and consult with a doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.Before taking Dargen 25 Injection, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or have had a seizure or stroke. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed, consult your doctor to make sure it is safe for you.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dargen 25 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dargen 25 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dargen 25 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Dargen 25 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dargen 25 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dargen 25 Injection is recommended.

- Liver : CAUTION

Dargen 25 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dargen 25 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Dargen 25 Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED
Action Class :: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)

Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease|Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. How long does it take for Dargen 25 Injection to start working?::: You will be able to notice an increase in the count of red blood cells (hemoglobin levels) in 2-6 weeks of starting Dargen 25 Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.| Q. Is Dargen 25 Injection safe to use?::: Dargen 25 Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects and even death of the patient. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing Dargen 25 Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.| Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Dargen 25 Injection?::: You may not respond to Dargen 25 Injection if you have deficiencies of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. It is important that you take measures to correct these deficiencies. Other reasons behind not responding to the treatment could be bleeding, infections, inflammation and bone marrow fibrosis. Therefore, consult our doctor regarding the same.| Q. Can Dargen 25 Injection be used in children?::: Yes, Dargen 25 Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Dargen 25 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.| Q. Can Dargen 25 Injection affect blood pressure?::: Yes, Dargen 25 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Dargen 25 Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Dargen 25 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.| Q. Who should not take Dargen 25 Injection?::: Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Dargen 25 Injection by the doctor should not take it. Additionally, patients with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), patients with a history of anemia called pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with Dargen 25 Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.

Abdominal pain
High blood pressure
Rash
Injection site pain
Breathlessness
Cough
Peripheral edema
Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Convulsion
Thromboembolism