Comparing Aranesp vs Epoetin Alfa
| Aranesp | Epoetin alfa |
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| Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) | 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 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 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. |
Epoetin alfa has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: Aranesp side effects in more detail. |
See also: epoetin alfa side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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N/A |
Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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49 hours |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 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. |
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 |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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