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Your doctor has given you Aranesp (an anti-anemic, anemia ) to treat your anemia. Anemia means that the blood does not contain enough red blood cells, which can give rise to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aranesp works in exactly the same way as the natural hormone et erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced in the kidneys and stimulates the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. The active substance in Aranesp is darbepoetin alfa, which is produced using genetic engineering in Chinese hamster egg cells (CHO \u2011 K1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have chronic kidney failure<\/strong> Aranesp is used to treat symptomatic anemia in chronic kidney failure in adults and children. In renal failure, the kidneys do not produce enough of the natural hormone erythropoietin, which in many cases can cause anemia .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because it takes some time for the body to produce more red blood cells, it will take about four weeks before you notice any effect. The treatment of anemia with Aranesp will not be affected by your normal dialysis routine. If you are receiving treatment with chemotherapy<\/strong> Aranesp is used to treat symptomatic anemia in adult patients with certain cancers treated with chemotherapy. One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is that it prevents the bone marrow from producing enough blood cells. Towards the end of your chemotherapy treatment, especially if you have received a lot of chemotherapy, the number of red blood cells in your blood may decrease, which means that you will be anemic. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Aranesp. You should inform your doctor if you are currently suffering<\/strong> from or have suffered from<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Ciclosporin and tacrolimus (medicines that lower the immune system) are affected by the number of red blood cells in the blood. It is important that you tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food and drink do not affect Aranesp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aranesp has not been tested in pregnant women. It is important that you tell your doctor if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not known whether darbepoetin alfa is excreted in human milk. You must stop breast-feeding if you are using Aranesp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aranesp should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. After checking your blood levels, your doctor has decided that you need Aranesp because your hemoglobin level is 10 g \/ dl or lower. To maintain your hemoglobin level between 10 and 12 g \/ dl, your doctor will tell you how much and how often to use Aranesp. This can vary depending on whether you are an adult or a child. You will receive the injections from healthcare professionals. If you have chronic kidney failure<\/strong> All adult patients and children (\u2265 1 year) with chronic renal failure are given Aranesp as an injection by healthcare professionals either under the skin ( subcutaneously ) or into a vein ( intravenously ). To correct your anemia, your starting dose of Aranesp per kilogram of body weight will be either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For adult patients who are not treated with dialysis, 1.5 micrograms\/kg once a month can also be used as the starting dose. After the anemia has been corrected, Aranesp is given to adult patients and children \u2265 1 year of age with chronic renal failure as an injection either once a week or every other week. All adults and children \u2265 11 years of age who are not treated with dialysis also be given Aranesp as an injection once a month. Your doctor will take regular blood tests to measure how your anemia is responding to treatment and may adjust your dose once every four weeks if necessary to maintain long-term control of your anemia. Your doctor will use the lowest effective dose to get your anemia symptoms under control. If you are not responding satisfactorily to Aranesp, your doctor will check your dose and tell you if you need to change your Aranesp dosage. Your blood pressure will also be checked regularly, especially at the beginning of treatment. In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take iron supplements. Your doctor may decide to change the route of administration (either under the skin or in a vein). If this changes, you will start with the same dose you have been given before and your doctor will take a blood test to make sure you are still getting the right treatment for the anemia. If your doctor decides to change your treatment from r \u2011 HuEPO (erythropoietin produced by genetic engineering) to Aranesp, your doctor will choose whether to give you your injection once a week or once every two weeks. The method of injection is the same as with r \u2011 HuEPO but your doctor will tell you how much to take and when and can adjust dose one if necessary. If you are receiving treatment with chemotherapy<\/strong> Aranesp is given as an injection under the skin, either once a week or once every three weeks. To correct your anemia, your starting dose will be<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will take regular blood tests to measure how your anemia is responding to treatment and may adjust your dose if necessary. Your treatment will continue until approximately 4 weeks after the end of chemotherapy. Your doctor will tell you when to stop taking Aranesp. In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take iron supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get serious problems if you get more Aranesp than you need, such as very high blood pressure. If this happens, consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. If you feel unwell in any way, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have missed a dose of Aranesp, contact your doctor to find out when to take the next dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to stop using Aranesp, talk to your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported in some patients taking Aranesp:<\/strong> Patients with chronic renal failure<\/em><\/strong> Very common:<\/strong> may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common:<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon:<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n No known frequency:<\/strong> occurs an unknown number of users<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancer patients<\/em><\/strong> Very common:<\/strong> may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common:<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon:<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n All patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No known frequency:<\/strong> occurs an unknown number of users<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and vial label after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C \u2011 8 \u00b0 C). Do not freeze. Do not use Aranesp if you think it has been frozen. Keep the vial in the outer carton. Sensitive to light. After removing the Aranesp vial from the refrigerator and leaving it at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before injection, it must either be used within seven days or discarded. Do not use this medicine if the contents of the vial are cloudy or if there are particles in it. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aranesp is a clear, colorless, or slightly pearlescent solution for injection in a vial. Aranesp is supplied in packs of 1 or 4 vials. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amgen Europe BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minervum 7061<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4817 ZK Breda<\/p>\n\n\n\n Netherlands Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your doctor has given you Aranesp (an anti-anemic, anemia ) to treat your anemia. 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