Darcept Benefits & Uses

Darcept is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Darcept Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given once monthly, for course duration follow doctor advice
Geriatric	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given once monthly, for course duration follow doctor advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for anemia due to to chronic Renal Failure
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for anemia due to to chronic Renal Failure

Darcept Related Warnings

Is the use of Darcept safe for pregnant women?

Darcept can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Darcept, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Darcept safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Darcept for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Darcept on the Kidneys?

Darcept may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Darcept on the Liver?

Darcept can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Darcept on the Heart?

Darcept has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Darcept with Other Drugs

Darcept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Thalidomide

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Danazol

Testosterone

Mild

Iron Dextran

Iron Dextran Infusion

Darcept Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Darcept unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Porphyria
Aplastic Anemia
High Blood Pressure
Heart Attack
Stroke

Frequently asked Questions about Darcept

Is this Darcept habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Darcept.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Darcept does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Darcept should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Darcept cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Darcept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Darcept

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Darcept together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Darcept

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Darcept with alcohol.

Unknown