Darbepoetin is longer acting and more potent than recombinant erythropoietin (rEpo). In certain situations, preterm neonates might benefit from rEpo, and for such patients darbepoetin would require ...
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.