BLASUBCUTANEOUSVIAL
Approved
Sep 2001
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
25
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
ARANESP (darbepoetin alfa) by Amgen. Approved for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent [epc]. First approved in 2001.
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ARANESP (darbepoetin alfa) is a long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) administered via subcutaneous injection. It is indicated for treating anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease and cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The drug works as a cytokine that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. ARANESP represents a key therapeutic option in the ESA class, though the category faces significant safety scrutiny and competitive pressure from biosimilar alternatives.
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Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent
Indications
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Clinical Trials (25)
Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Parameters of NNG-DEPO (Stimus) With Aranesp® (Amgen) in Treatment of Anemia in CKD Patients on Dialysis
Started Sep 2021
43 enrolled
Chronic Kidney Disease
Canakinumab With Darbepoetin Alfa in PTs With Lower-Risk MDS Who Have Failed ESA
Started Mar 2021
13 enrolled
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Study to Compare Efficacy and Safety of Nanogen's Darbepoetin Alfa With Aranesp® (Amgen) in the Treatment of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Dialysis (CKD)
Started Aug 2019
214 enrolled
AnemiaChronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of JTZ-951 Compared to Darbepoetin Alfa in Korean Renal Anemia Patients Receiving Hemodialysis.
Started Jan 2019
172 enrolled
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
The Study of PK, PD, Safety of Multiple Intravenous Injections of BCD-066 and Aranesp in Healthy Volunteers
Started Mar 2017
57 enrolled
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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