Daprogen 4
OTC- Generic:
- Daprodustat
- Company:
- ACI Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
৳ 90/unit
Pack: ৳ 900
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- This brand
- ৳ 90
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- ৳ 80
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At a glance
Daprodustat is a hypoxia-inducible factor, prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) used for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least four months.
Indications
- Anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults on dialysis for at least 4 months
Dosage
Not on ESA: Hb <9 g/dL: 4 mg once daily; Hb 9-10 g/dL: 2 mg once daily; Hb >10 g/dL: 1 mg once daily.
Switching from ESA: Based on prior ESA dose, dose ranges from 4-12 mg once daily. Maximum dose: 24 mg once daily.
Moderate hepatic impairment: Reduce starting dose by half. Not recommended in severe hepatic impairment.
Side effects
Serious: Risk of hospitalization due to heart failure, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal erosion (damage to the lining of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines).
Precautions & warnings
Increased risk of death, MI, stroke, VTE, & vascular access thrombosis; hospitalization for heart failure; hypertension; gastrointestinal erosion; serious adverse events in non-dialysis CKD patients; malignancy. May affect driving ability.