Description:
- Contains the active substance Ferric carboxymaltose.
- Belongs to the group of medications called iron replacement products.
- Used to treat iron-deficiency anemia in adults and pediatric patients who cannot tolerate oral iron or when oral iron supplements are ineffective.
- Also indicated to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis.
- Not recommended for pediatric patients less than one year of age.
Contraindications:
- Do not take if you are allergic to ferric carboxymaltose or any of the other ingredients.
- Do not receive if you have anemia not caused by iron deficiency, 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.
Warnings:
- Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- 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:
- Intravenously administered prescription drug.
- Given in a hospital or clinic setting.
- Dose, duration, and frequency decided by the doctor based on condition and other factors.
- Do not self-administer the medicine.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: limited data available, consult your physician.
- Breastfeeding: consult your doctor before receiving the injection.
- Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases.
- Liver: dose adjustments necessary if you have liver problems.
- Alcohol: it is not known whether it is safe to drink alcohol while receiving the injection.
- Driving: does not alter your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery, but consult the doctor if you feel dizzy.
Side Effects:
- Common: skin reactions, flushing, injection site reactions, decreased phosphate levels, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness.
- Serious: increased blood pressure, hypersensitivity reactions, increased phosphate levels.
FAQs:
What are the rare side effects of Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml? The rare side effects affect 1 in 1000 people, including 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 Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml be used in pediatric patients? Yes, Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml is used in pediatric patients one year and older to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Does Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml require any special storage conditions? Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml should not be stored more than 30°C, away from light and moisture. It should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Will I be monitored during this treatment? You will be monitored for 30 minutes for signs of an allergic reaction after injecting Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml. 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 Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml? Only limited information is available on the use of Ferinject 1000mg injection 20ml during pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider before taking this injection if you are pregnant, think you could be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.
Fact Box:
- Molecule Name: Ferric carboxymaltose.
- Therapeutic Class: Hematopoietic agents.
- Pharmacological Class: Iron replacement products.
- Indications:
- Iron deficiency anemia in adults and pediatric patients.
- Treat iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney failure.