Aranesp Alternatives Compared
| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
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| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | Ferrous sulfate | Epoetin alfa |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced. Aranesp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that may be used to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia - Drug Induced, Anemia Prior to Surgery. Epoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
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| More about Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | More about Ferrous sulfate | More about Epoetin alfa | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Aranesp has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ferrous sulfate has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 47 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Epoetin alfa has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Aranesp side effects |
View all Ferrous sulfate side effects |
View all Epoetin alfa side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | ||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
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Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Fe, Slow Release Iron View more | Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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49 hours |
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19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Aranesp:
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A total of 87 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous sulfate:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Epoetin alfa:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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September 17, 2001 |
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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