Drug Profile
Darbepoetin alfa - Kirin/Amgen
Alternative Names: Aranesp; Darbepoetin-α; KRN-321; Nesp; Nespo; Novel erythropoiesis stimulating proteinLatest Information Update: 02 Apr 2018
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At a glance
- Originator Kirin-Amgen
- Developer Amgen; Kirin-Amgen; Kyowa Hakko Kirin
- Class Antianaemics; Recombinant erythropoietins
- Mechanism of Action Erythropoiesis stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Anaemia
- Phase III Breast cancer
Most Recent Events
- 21 Feb 2018 Amgen withdraws application for change in existing MAA to include treatment of Anaemia (in patients with myelodysblastic syndromes) in European Union
- 02 Jan 2018 Amgen completes a phase II trial for Anaemia, before January 2018 (NCT00095264)
- 19 Oct 2017 Amgen completes the START-CKD trial in Anaemia in Puerto Rico and USA (SC) (NCT01652872)