Aranesp (Albumin Free)

Alternate Name: Aranesp

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Hematopoietic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 500 MCG/ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, a blood disorder, cancer, any infection, bleeding, or a history of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or seizures. Also tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex or if you are scheduled for any type of surgery. This medicine can cause the following problems: Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and blood clots (may be life-threatening)Increased risk of the cancer worsening or coming back for cancer patientsHigh blood pressureSeizuresSerious skin reactions One form of darbepoetin alfa is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk to your doctor if you have concerns. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Pain or swelling in your lower leg (calf) Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Seizures Unusual tiredness, weakness, bleeding, or bruising

Food Warnings: This medicine can cause the following problems: Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and blood clots (may be life-threatening)SeizuresHigh blood pressure, Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., In some patients with cancer, this medicine can cause the cancer to grow faster, which can be life-threatening. Talk with your doctor about this risk., One form of darbepoetin alfa is made from donated human blood. There is a very small risk that it could contain a virus, although all medicines and donors are checked for viruses. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a blood disorder, a history of blood clots or stroke, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or epilepsy or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you had pure red cell aplasia caused by treatment with erythropoietin protein medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex or if you are scheduled for any type of surgery.