Uses:
- Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in adults and pediatric patients (one year and older) 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 other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have anemia not caused by iron deficiency, iron overload, or difficulties in using iron.
- Consult your physician if you have rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, infection, liver disorders, or low phosphate levels in the blood.
- Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage and Administration:
- Administered intravenously in a hospital or clinic setting.
- The dose, duration, and frequency of administration are determined by your doctor based on your condition.
- Do not self-administer the medicine.
Storage:
- Do not store above 30°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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 may be necessary. Consult your doctor.
- Alcohol: it is not known whether it is safe to drink alcohol while receiving Ferinject 500mg injection. Consult your doctor.
- Driving: does not alter your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery. Consult your 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 500mg injection? The rare side effects affect 1 in 1000 people and include 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 areas other than the administration site.
Can Ferinject 500mg injection be used in pediatric patients? Yes, Ferinject 500mg injection is used in pediatric patients one year and older to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Does Ferinject 500mg injection require any special storage conditions? Ferinject 500mg 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.
Will I be monitored during this treatment? You will be monitored for 30 minutes for signs of an allergic reaction after injecting Ferinject 500mg 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 Ferinject 500mg injection? Only limited information is available on the use of Ferinject 500mg injection 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.
What is Ferinject 500mg injection? Ferinject 500mg injection is an iron replacement product used to treat iron-deficiency anemia in adults and pediatric patients who cannot tolerate oral iron or when oral iron supplements are ineffective.
Fact Box:
- Molecule Name: Ferric carboxymaltose.
- Therapeutic Class: Hematopoietic agents.
- Pharmacological Class: Iron replacement products.
- Indications:
- Iron deficiency anemia in adults and pediatric patients.
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney failure.