Daprostat 6mg Tablets (30s)

Product Overview

Daprodustat is an oral medicine used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease by stimulating the body’s own production of red blood cells. Available for delivery across Pakistan via our pharmacy network.

Key Benefits

This section highlights the main advantages before treatment details.

- Treats anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease (including patients on dialysis).

- Can improve hemoglobin and help reduce need for injectable erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.

- Oral dosing may be more convenient than injections.

Directions for Use

Follow a doctor’s prescription; blood tests are needed while taking this medicine.

Adults

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- Use only as prescribed by a nephrologist or specialist.

- Dose is adjusted by the doctor based on regular hemoglobin monitoring.

- Regular checks: haemoglobin, iron studies, blood pressure, and liver tests as advised.

Children (Paediatric)

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- Use in children is not generally established; only use if a specialist recommends and monitors treatment closely.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

This section gives brief safety guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pregnancy

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- Safety in pregnancy is not clearly established; use only if a treating doctor determines the expected benefit outweighs risk.

Breastfeeding

Brief breastfeeding guidance.

- It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk; discuss risks and benefits with your doctor before using while breastfeeding.

Precautions & Interactions

Important safety checks and medicines to watch for are listed here.

Precautions

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- Monitor haemoglobin and iron regularly to avoid excessive rise in haemoglobin.

- Inform your doctor about history of heart disease, stroke, blood clots, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or active cancer.

- Report any sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or visual changes immediately.

Major Drug & Product Interactions

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- CYP2C8 inhibitors (for example certain medicines that strongly inhibit this enzyme) can raise levels of daprodustat; dose adjustments or close monitoring may be needed.

- Some antiplatelet/prodrug medicines that affect CYP2C8 pathways may alter exposure — inform your prescriber about all medicines and herbal products.

- No routine antacid spacing is usually required, but follow any specific advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Adverse Effects

This section separates common, mild effects from serious signs needing prompt action.

Common Side Effects

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- Nausea or stomach upset.

- Diarrhoea.

- Headache.

- Increased blood pressure.

- Injection-site reactions are not relevant for this oral drug but monitor lab changes.

Serious Side Effects

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- Sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or signs of heart attack or stroke — seek emergency help.

- Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling, difficulty breathing — stop drug and get urgent care.

- Signs of blood clots (sudden leg swelling, severe pain) or very high blood pressure — contact your doctor immediately.

Always keep follow-up appointments and carry test results for dose adjustments. Do not stop or change dose without medical advice.