Ferric Carboxymaltose 500mg Injection

Ferric carboxymaltose 500mg Injection- This medicine contains a strong component- Ferric Carboxymaltose as its active ingredient. It is effective in the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia or IDA (Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which your blood does not have adequate healthy red blood cells due to iron deficiency) by delivering a large dose of iron during a minimum administration time.

Chemical Class: Iron products, Iron supplements

Mode of Action: Ferric carboxymaltose promotes controlled delivery of iron to the cells of the reticuloendothelial system and subsequent delivery of iron-binding proteins. It is effective in the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia or IDA by delivering a large dose of iron during a minimum administration time.

Habit-forming: No habit-forming tendencies have been reported for this medicine.

Medicinal Uses

• This medicine contains a strong component- Ferric Carboxymaltose as its active ingredient. It is effective in the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia or IDA (Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which your blood does not have adequate healthy red blood cells due to iron deficiency) by delivering a large dose of iron during a minimum administration time.

Side Effects

Major and minor side effects of Ferric Carboxymaltose 500mg Injection include-

• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Sweating
• Fast or slow heartbeat
• Nausea and vomiting
• Itching
• Change in taste
• Pain and swelling at the injection site
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Nausea
• Flushing
• High blood pressure
• Low levels of phosphorus in the blood
• Injection site reactions

These symptoms typically resolve on their own over time. However, if a patient suffers from many of and worst symptoms, they should immediately consult their healthcare professional and after that take proper treatment before collecting all information about the medicine.

Precautions

1. Drink plenty of water and also have juice to keep yourself hydrated at all times.
2. For speedy recovery, you should eat green vegetables and nutritious food which gives you energy.
3. Patients mustn’t consume alcohol and tobacco as it can cause serious reactions and worsen their condition.
4. Patients should go for regular blood tests, and phosphorus levels while being on this medication course.

WARNINGS

1. Avoid receiving this medicine if you are allergic to any of its active or inactive contents as it can cause extreme discomfort.
2. Do not take the medicine if you have hypertension, severe asthma, liver diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, or rheumatoid arthritis. Inform your doctor about this before starting the medicine.
3. Pregnant women are not recommended the use this medication due to the increased risk of negative effects on the pregnancy.
4. This medicine is not recommended for children below the age of 14 years of age.