Darbepoetin alfa and Ramucirumab Intravenous

• Generic Name: darbepoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aranesp, Aranesp SureClick, Aranesp Albumin Free, Aranesp SingleJect

Darbepoetin alfa is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells.

Darbepoetin alfa is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease.

Darbepoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ramucirumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cyramza

Ramucirumab injection is used alone or together with paclitaxel to treat advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (cancer that has already spread) after a patient has received other cancer medicines. It is also used in combination with docetaxel to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (cancer that has already spread) in patients who have received other cancer medicines. Ramucirumab is also used in combination with folinic acid, 5-fluorouracil, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) to treat metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has already spread) in patients who have received other cancer medicines.

Ramucirumab is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.