Encicarb 750mg Injection
Active substance: Ferric carboxymaltose
Therapeutic class: Hematopoietic agents
Pharmacological class: Iron replacement products
Uses:
- Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in adult and pediatric patients who cannot tolerate oral iron or when oral iron supplements are ineffective.
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis.
Important information:
- Do not take if you are allergic to ferric carboxymaltose or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- Do not receive the injection if you have anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency, an iron overload, or difficulties in using iron.
- Inform your physician if you have rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, infection, liver disorders, or low phosphate levels in the blood.
- Incorrect administration may cause irritation and long-lasting discoloration at the administration site.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
- Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating treatment.
Side effects:
- Common: nausea, hypertension, flushing, injection site reactions, skin reactions, vomiting, dizziness.
- Serious: increased blood pressure, hypersensitivity reactions, increased phosphate levels.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take or have taken before, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Storage conditions:
- Do not store above 30°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
Administration:
- Encicarb 750mg injection is an intravenously administered prescription drug.
- The injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting.
- Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of the administration based on your condition and other factors.
- Do not self-administer the medicine.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: there is limited data available for the use of Encicarb 750mg injection during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: consult your doctor before receiving the injection.
- Lungs: it is unknown whether Encicarb 750mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
- Liver: Encicarb 750mg injection should be cautiously administered in patients with liver problems.
- Alcohol: it is not known whether it is safe to drink alcohol while receiving Encicarb 750mg injection.
- Driving: Encicarb 750mg injection does not alter your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery.
FAQs:
What are the rare side effects of Encicarb 750mg injection? The rare side effects of Encicarb 750mg injection, which affects 1 in 1000 people, are inflammation of the veins, anxiety, fainting, wheezing, flatulence, and rapid swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty in breathing, paleness, and skin discoloration at other areas of the body than the administration site.
Can Encicarb 750mg injection be used in pediatric patients? Yes, Encicarb 750mg injection is used in pediatric patients one year and older to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Does Encicarb 750mg injection require any special storage conditions? Encicarb 750mg injection should not be stored more than 30°C, away from light and moisture. It should be kept out of reach of children and pets. It is important to follow the storage instructions provided with the medication.
Will I be monitored during this treatment? You will be monitored for 30 minutes for signs of an allergic reaction after injecting Encicarb 750mg injection. Your healthcare provider will also monitor your blood pressure and phosphate levels during this treatment.
Is it safe for women of reproductive potential to use Encicarb 750mg injection? Only limited information is available on the use of Encicarb 750mg injection during pregnancy because the risk of hypersensitivity reactions can have serious consequences on the fetus. However, it is unknown whether this medicine would pose a risk to your baby. Tell your healthcare provider before taking this injection if you are pregnant, think you could be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.