What is Cresp 60mcg Injection?
Cresp 60mcg injection contains darbepoetin alfa as its active ingredient. It is a 60mcg strength injection made by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories. It belongs to a group of medicines that help the body produce more red blood cells.
When is Cresp 60mcg Injection Prescribed?
Low red blood cell count, called anaemia. It is the main reason doctors prescribe this medicine. It is most often given to people whose anaemia is caused by chronic kidney disease or by chemotherapy for cancer. Your doctor decides whether this injection fits your condition.
How Cresp 60mcg Works Inside the Body
Your kidneys normally produce a hormone called erythropoietin. This hormone tells your bone marrow to make red blood cells. In chronic kidney disease or during chemotherapy, this signal becomes weak.
Darbepoetin alfa copies that hormone and sends the same signal. The bone marrow responds by producing more red blood cells. Over time, this raises your haemoglobin level and reduces tiredness caused by anaemia.
Side Effects
Most people handle this injection without serious problems. But side effects can happen. Watch for:
- Swelling or redness at the injection spot
- Headache
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Joint or muscle pain
- Feeling tired or weak
- High blood pressure
- Skin rash
If you get chest pain, trouble breathing, or sudden weakness on one side of your body, get medical help right away. These can be signs of a serious reaction.
Who Should Not Use This Injection
Do not use Cresp 60mcg injection if any of the following apply to you:
- You have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You have had a blood clot recently, including a stroke or heart attack
- You are allergic to darbepoetin alfa or any similar medicine
- Your anaemia is not caused by low erythropoietin levels
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines before starting this injection. Some blood pressure drugs and blood thinners may need to be reviewed.
How to store?
- Keep Cresp 60mcg injection in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C at all times.
- Do not freeze it, freezing destroys the medicine.
- Once you take the injection out of the fridge, use it within the time your doctor or pharmacist advises.
- Keep it away from direct light and out of reach of children.
Alternatives to Cresp 60mcg Injection
If Cresp 60mcg injection is not available or your doctor suggests a switch, there are alternatives with the same active ingredient. These include
All of these contain darbepoetin alfa. Your doctor will advise which one suits your treatment.
Cresp 60mcg injection is available at ivfinjection. The price is listed on the product page. It can be delivered to Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and other cities across India. This is a cold-chain medicine, so it travels refrigerated to stay safe during delivery.
