Kabidarba 25mcg Injection

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Kabidarba 25mcg 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.

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Darbepoetin alfa (25mcg)

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Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

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

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Product introduction

Kabidarba 25mcg 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 Kabidarba 25mcg 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.

Uses of Kabidarba Injection

Benefits of Kabidarba Injection

Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. CKD can lead to anemia. Kabidarba 25mcg Injection can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this injection improves the quality of life.

Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Low red blood cell count is termed as anemia. Cancer treatment with chemotherapy often causes many side effects, one of the major ones being anemia. Kabidarba 25mcg Injection stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow and regulates the haemoglobin in the blood. This treats anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Side effects of Kabidarba Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Kabidarba

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

How to use Kabidarba Injection

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

How Kabidarba Injection works

Kabidarba 25mcg Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.

Quick tips

Kabidarba 25mcg Injection helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy.
It is given as a single injection under your skin, additionally, it can be given intravenously.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells, in your blood.
Stop taking Kabidarba 25mcg Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kabidarba 25mcg 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

Kabidarba 25mcg 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

Kabidarba 25mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for Kabidarba 25mcg 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 Kabidarba 25mcg Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.

Is Kabidarba 25mcg Injection safe to use?

Kabidarba 25mcg 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 Kabidarba 25mcg Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.

Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

You may not respond to Kabidarba 25mcg 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.

Can Kabidarba 25mcg Injection be used in children?

Yes, Kabidarba 25mcg Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Kabidarba 25mcg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.

Can Kabidarba 25mcg Injection affect blood pressure?

Yes, Kabidarba 25mcg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Kabidarba 25mcg 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 Kabidarba 25mcg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.

Who should not take Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Kabidarba 25mcg 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 Kabidarba 25mcg Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ. Hematopoietic Agents: Growth Factors, Minerals, and Vitamins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1071-72.
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User feedback

Patients taking Kabidarba 25mcg Injection

Once A Week

60%

Once A Month

20%

Twice A Month

10%

Once A Day

10%

What are you using Kabidarba Injection for?

Anemia

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

Edema

25%

Injection site pain

25%

Arterial thromboembolism (blood clot in artery)

25%

Rash

25%

Patient concerns

Blood Hb is found 5.9 so wat is it

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. The hemoglobin is very low, which can be due to anemia. I suggest you should consult a Hematologist /Physician for this.

how to resolve the problem of anemia?

Dr. Rekha Pohani

Dietetics/Nutrition

Intake of dates and jaggery will help

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Kabidarba 25mcg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Kabidarba Injection

Benefits of Kabidarba Injection

Side effects of Kabidarba Injection

How to use Kabidarba Injection

How Kabidarba Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for Kabidarba 25mcg Injection to start working?

Is Kabidarba 25mcg Injection safe to use?

Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

Can Kabidarba 25mcg Injection be used in children?

Can Kabidarba 25mcg Injection affect blood pressure?

Who should not take Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

User feedback

Patients taking Kabidarba 25mcg Injection

What are you using Kabidarba Injection for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Kabidarba 25mcg Injection?

Patient concerns

Blood Hb is found 5.9 so wat is it

how to resolve the problem of anemia?

Want to know more

Have issue with the content

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