Ferinject injection

Product Information

Product Name

Ferinject injection

Product Description

Brand

OBS

Prescription

Required

Uses

Iron Plain and with Folic Acid

Composition

Ferinject injection is composed of Ferric Carboxymaltose Complex

Pack Size

1 Vial injection

Introduction

Ferric carboxymaltose is an intravenous medicine that acts as an iron replacement and treats iron deficiency anemia (lack of iron in the blood) in patients with chronic kidney disease, who are not dependent on dialysis (CKD) and those who are using iron supplements that aren't working. It acts by replenishing the iron in our red blood cells, which allows oxygen to circulate throughout the body.

How To Use

As instructed by your doctor, Ferric carboxymaltose

is administered by intravenous injection, usually by a medical professional.

Ferric carboxymaltose is normally given in two doses, separated by at least seven days. It is normally administered slowly over a period of several minutes.

Ferric carboxymaltose injection may also be mixed with a saline solution and infused into a vein over a

period of 15 minutes.

The dosage is determined by your medical history, weight, and

your treatment response. To evaluate your reaction, your doctor may prescribe laboratory testing.

Expert Advice

Before receiving Ferric carboxymaltose, inform your doctor about all of your current medicines and

your medical problems.

Keep this and all other medications out of the reach of children.

Avoid

sharing

your medicines with others, and only use this drug for the indication indicated.

Ferric carboxymaltose

should not be frozen or refrigerated. Once a

vial of Ferric carboxymaltose

has been unsealed, it should be administered as soon as possible.

Indications

Ferric carboxymaltose injection is used for

treating

iron-deficiency anemia (a lower than usual red blood cell count due to a lack of iron) in individuals who cannot tolerate or cannot be treated satisfactorily with iron supplements that are

taken orally.

Side Effects

Vision hazard

Headache

Dizziness

Sweating

Slow or fast heartbeat

Unusual exhaustion and weakness

Face, neck, chest and arm

redness

Vomiting and nausea

Itching

Altered taste

Injection site pain

Warnings

Pregnancy

Ferric carboxymaltose should be administered only when absolutely necessary during pregnancy. Before taking Ferric carboxymaltose, pregnant women should consult their doctors about the

benefits and risks

of this medicine

Lactation

Ferric carboxymaltose

is excreted in breast milk. However, lactating females should consult their doctors regarding the benefits and risks of Ferric carboxymaltose before receiving it.

Driving

Ferric carboxymaltose

may cause dizziness. Do not drive

or perform any activity

that requires attentiveness unless you are confident that you can do so safely.

Liver

People having liver diseases should consult their doctors before using Ferric carboxymaltose.

Kidney

People having kidney diseases should consult their doctors before using Ferric carboxymaltose.

Alcohol

It is unknown how Ferric carboxymaltose interacts with alcohol. It is best to consult a

doctor before consuming alcohol.

Precautions

Blood testing may be required to check for any adverse effects. Use of Ferric carboxymaltose is not advised in

patients with anemia

not induced by

iron deficiency or iron overload. If you suffer from

hypertension (high blood

pressure), take Ferric carboxymaltose with utmost caution since it may raise your blood pressure even more.

Based on the clinical state, your doctor may alter the dose of Ferric carboxymaltose

as needed. Because of the

higher risk of serious adverse effects, take Ferric carboxymaltose with great

caution if you have liver problems.

While using this medicine, your doctor may recommend testing to regularly check your liver function.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a disease in which the immune system destroys your body's tissues. It has an

impact on the skin,

blood, kidneys,

brain and joints

among other things. If you have this disease, use Ferric

carboxymaltose with caution owing to the higher risk of severe adverse effects.

Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by airway constriction and excessive mucus discharge. Because

of the higher risk of severe adverse effects,

Ferric carboxymaltose should be used

with caution if you

are

asthmatic.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system

assaults the tissue in your joints, causing pain and

swelling. Because of the higher risk of major side effects,

Ferric carboxymaltose should be used

with caution if

you suffer from

joint disorders.

Ferric carboxymaltose can produce severe allergic reactions (vomiting, nausea, breathing difficulties, etc.), shock,

unconsciousness, fainting, and hypotension, among other things. During and after treatment with Ferric

carboxymaltose, your doctor may watch you for symptoms and signs of hypersensitivity for around 30 minutes.

Contraindications

Avoid taking Ferric carboxymaltose if you are allergic to it.

FAQS

What is the mechanism of action of Ferric carboxymaltose?

Ferric carboxymaltose acts by replenishing iron levels in the body. Iron is required for the development of red blood cells as well as the production of hemoglobin, a protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen.

How should Ferric carboxymaltose injection be administered?

Ferric carboxymaltose injection is a solution (liquid) that a doctor or nurse will inject (into a vein in hospital or a clinic. It is normally administered in two doses, at least seven days apart.

Will I gain weight if I take Ferric carboxymaltose?

No, Ferric carboxymaltose will not cause you to gain weight. However, weight of some people may alter as their anemia, which this medicine is used to treat, improves.

Would I need to use iron supplements when taking Ferric carboxymaltose?

No, you do not need to use iron supplements when taking Ferric carboxymaltose. Ferric carboxymaltos, in fact, is intended for people whose anemia has not improved with iron supplements or who have experienced negative effects from iron supplements.

Is there a special diet I must follow when taking Ferric carboxymaltose?

No, unless your doctor advises you otherwise, you do not need to follow any particular diet plan while taking Ferric carboxymaltose.