Injectafer
Generic name:ferric carboxymaltose [ FER-ik-kar-BOX-ee-MAWL-tose ]
Drug class:Iron products
What is Injectafer?
Injectafer is an injectable iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.
Injectafer is used in adults to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA) (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).
Injectafer is given to adults with IDA and chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis), or to adults with IDA when iron taken by mouth is not effective.
Injectafer is usually given after oral (taken by mouth) iron replacement medicines have been tried without success.
Warnings
You should not use Injectafer if you have iron overload disorder, or anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Injectafer if you are allergic to ferric carboxymaltose.
To make sure Injectafer is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an allergic reaction to iron injected into a vein.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ferric carboxymaltose will harm an unborn baby, but this medicine may cause severe reactions in the mother that could affect the baby's heartbeat.
Having iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. The benefit of treating this condition with Injectafer may outweigh any risks to the baby.
If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor if you notice diarrhea or constipation in the nursing baby.
How is Injectafer given?
Injectafer is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.
Tell your medical caregivers if you feel any burning or pain when Injectafer is injected.
You will be watched for at least 30 minutes to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
This medicine is usually given in 2 doses, 7 days apart.
You may need frequent medical tests, even if you have no symptoms.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia:
Patients weighing 50 kg or more: Two doses of 750 mg via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days
Patients weighing less than 50 kg: Two doses of 15 mg/kg via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days
Maximum dose: Total cumulative dose should not exceed 1500 mg of iron per course
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