Darbepoetin Alfa
Trade name
Aranesp, Aranesp SureClick
Strength
Prefilled syringe: 10 microgram/0.4 mL, 20 microgram/0.5 mL, 30 microgram/0.3 mL, 40 microgram/0.4 mL, 50 microgram/0.5 mL, 60 microgram/0.3 mL, 80 microgram/0.4 mL, 100 microgram/0.5 mL, 150 microgram/0.3 mL
Prefilled pen: 20 microgram/0.5 mL, 40 microgram/0.4 mL, 60 microgram/0.3 mL, 80 microgram/0.4 mL, 100 microgram/0.5 mL, 150 microgram/0.3 mL
IV administration
Prefilled syringe only: Do not shake. Give undiluted. If necessary, flush with sodium chloride 0.9% to ensure the full dose is delivered.
Haemodialysis: IV is the preferred route. Give in the final hour of haemodialysis by injecting into the return bloodline port.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Prefilled syringe or pen: Suitable and preferred route, except for patients receiving haemodialysis due to increased risk of pure red cell aplasia. Do not shake. Give undiluted.
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
Needle cover contains latex.
Refrigerate, do not freeze.
Protect from light during storage.