Previous studies suggest that darbepoetin might stimulate erythropoiesis in preterm neonates more effectively if injected subcutaneously (s.c.) than if infused intravenously (i.v.). It has been ...
Patient characteristics are summarized in Table 1 . A total of 14 patients received at least one dose of darbepoetin alfa, and the 12 who received more than one dose were assessable. Eleven patients ...
Darbepoetin can be administered either intravenously (i.v.) or subcutaneously (s.c.). However, no information is available regarding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics following its i.v.