Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Darbepoetin alfa (100mcg)
Brand: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease,Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Description

Cresp Onco 100mcg 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
Cresp Onco 100mcg 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.
It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and hypersensitivity
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.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg
Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same
You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Cresp Onco 100mcg 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Uses of Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection

In 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
Cresp Onco 100mcg 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
In 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
Cresp Onco 100mcg 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Cresp Onco 100mcg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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