ReviewCureus2024
Advancing Anemia Management in Chronic Kidney Disease: Assessing the Superiority of Darbepoetin Alfa Over Erythropoietin Alpha.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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1 citing paper in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.
- A prospective randomized pilot trial comparing weekly vs. biweekly Darbepoetin administration to preterm infants.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Trial
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Anemia is a prevalent and debilitating complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It presents multifaceted challenges that impact patients' quality of life and overall well-being. The advent of darbepoetin alfa (DPO) as a therapeutic alternative to recombinant human erythropoietin alpha (EPO) has revolutionized the management of CKD-associated anemia. This review article presents a comprehensive comparative analysis highlighting the advantages of DPO over EPO in the effective management of anemia, in both predialysis and dialysis-dependent (DD) CKD patients. DPO's distinct pharmacokinetic advantages play a pivotal role in its efficacy and safety. With a significantly longer half-life and several-fold increased biological activity compared to EPO, DPO enables extended dosing intervals. Through an in-depth examination of diverse clinical trials, it becomes evident that DPO consistently demonstrates remarkable efficacy and safety in improving and maintaining hemoglobin (Hb) levels. Furthermore, its simplified dosage regimen, coupled with the convenience of less frequent administration, not only improves patient adherence but also translates to reduced healthcare costs and resource utilization. In conclusion, this review provides compelling evidence of the advantages of DPO over conventional recombinant human EPO for managing anemia in CKD patients, both in the predialysis and dialysis-dependent CKD patients. DPO's pharmacokinetic advantages, patient-centered advantages, enhanced compliance, and cost-effectiveness converge to establish DPO as a transformative therapeutic option. In both predialysis and dialysis settings, DPO's superior efficacy and patient-centric attributes collectively redefine the landscape of anemia management in CKD.
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