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Darbepoetin Alfa Aranesp Uses Treats anemia that is caused by kidney failure or chemotherapy. Storage If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Use each vial or syringe only one time and then throw it away. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin or into a vein. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. Never shake the vial or syringe of darbepoetin. Shaking the liquid can cause the medicine to lose its strength. Protect from direct light. Always store the medicine in the original carton until ready to use. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Chest pain, or coughing up blood. Fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of infection. Lightheadedness or fainting. Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body. Pain in your lower leg (calf). Rapid weight gain. Seizures. Shortness of breath, cold sweat, and bluish-colored skin. Skin rash. Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Unusual bleeding or bruising. Unusually fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to darbepoetin or polysorbate 80, or if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure. Missed Dose Call your doctor, pharmacist, or home health caregiver for instructions. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have a blood disorder such as hemolytic anemia, porphyria, thalassemia, or sickle cell disease. Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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