Publikationsdatum:
2005-11-16
Beschreibung:
Background: Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp®) is a unique erythropoiesis-stimulating protein effective for the treatment of CIA when administered weekly (QW), every 2 weeks (wks) or every 3 wks. Fixed dosing of darbepoetin alfa is routinely used in clinical practice, but little data are available on its patterns of use and the impact of iron status on its effectiveness. Methods: This was a subanalysis of LPM pts included in a prospective, single-arm, multicenter study conducted in Spain. Pts were ≥ 18 yrs old, anemic (hemoglobin [Hb] ≤11 g/dL), scheduled to receive ≥ 12 wks of chemotherapy, and without iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiencies. Pts were treated with darbepoetin alfa 150 mcg QW; the dose was to be doubled to 300 mcg QW if Hb increased
Print ISSN:
0006-4971
Digitale ISSN:
1528-0020
Thema:
Biologie
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Medizin
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