Ferinject 100100mg/2ml
Injection
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ferinject 100. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ferinject 100 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the deve... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ferinject 100 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is ... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Ferinject 100 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ferinject 100 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ferinject 100 may not be ... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Ferinject 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferinject 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Ferinject 100 is an iron replacement medicine. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have fewer amount of red blood cells due to insufficient i... View More
Uses of Ferinject 100
- Iron deficiency anemia
Side effects of Ferinject 100
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dark colored stool
- Headache
How to use Ferinject 100
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ferinject 100 works
Ferinject 100 is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemo... View More
What if you forget to take Ferinject 100?
If you miss a dose of Ferinject 100, please consult your doctor.
- Ferinject 100 is used for the treatment of iron deficiency, when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used.
- Your doctor or nurse will administer it by injection. You will be observed for at least 30 minutes after each injection as it may cause allergic reactio... View More
- Your blood pressure and blood iron levels will be regularly monitored during treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any iron-containing products by mouth.
- Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen its side effects.
- It may cause your stools to become black or dark in color. This is normal and harmless.
Indication
Iron deficiency anemia
Administration
IV Preparation For IV infusion, dilute in up to 250 mL 0.9% NaCl; resulting concentration should be >2 mg/mL IV Administration IV push: May adminis... View More
Adult Dose
Injection Iron-deficiency Anemia Indicated for treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adults who have intolerance or an unsatisfactory response ... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Mode of Action
Non-dextran, IV is a colloidal iron hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose, a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron; replaces iron stores found in h... View More
Precaution
Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fata... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea (7.2%),Hypertension (3.8%),Flushing (3.6%),Decreased blood phosphorus (2.1%),Dizziness (2%),Vomiting (1.7%),Pruritus (1.5%),Rash (1.5%),Ur... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Studies on use in pregnant women have not reported adverse developmental outcomes; however, these studies cannot establish or exclude absence... View More
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