FERIUM 1GM INJECTION

Introduction:

Ferium 1gm Injection contains the active constituent Ferric Carboxymaltose where iron is the primary component.  Medicines that contain iron are used in a condition called iron deficiency anemia, when you do not have enough iron in your body. This injection is used to treat iron deficiency when oral iron is not effective or tolerated; or when your doctor decides you need iron very quickly to build up your iron stores. 

Do not use Ferium 1gm Injection if you are allergic to ferric carboxymaltose or other injectable iron preparations or if you have anemia not caused by iron deficiency or you have an iron overload (too much iron) in your body. 

Uses of Ferium 1gm Injection:

Ferium 1gm Injection is indicated to treat iron deficiency when:

• Oral iron is not adequate
• You are intolerant to oral iron
• Your body is in immediate need of intravenous iron to restore the iron levels.

How Ferium 1gm Injection works:

Ferium 1gm Injections work by replenishing iron stores to help the body produce more red blood cells.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking before starting treatment with Ferium 1gm Injection. If this medicine is given with other oral iron preparations, the oral preparations would be less effective.

More Information:

Store in a cool & dark place (8˚C to 25˚C).

References:

1. Vifor France, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jun 2021] [Accessed on 31st Dec 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5910.pdf
2. American Regent Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on 2018] [Accessed on 12th Apr 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/203565s005lbl.pdf
3. LJ Scott; Ferric Carboxymaltose: A review in iron deficiency, [Revised on 2018] [Accessed on 12th Apr 2021], https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29532438/
4. Amreen Naqash, Effectiveness and Safety of Ferric Carboxymaltose compared to iron sucrose in women with iron deficiency anemia, [Revised on 2018] [Accessed on 12th Apr 2021], https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29304848/

How to use Ferium 1gm Injection:

A doctor or nurse will administer the medication intravenously to you. Your physician will decide the dosage and duration of this treatment.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

This medicine is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Consult your doctor for advice.

Breastfeeding:

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor for advice.

Liver:

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

Others:

• This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus, severe asthma or eczema, rheumatoid arthritis or those who have low levels of phosphate in the blood. Consult your doctor for advice.
• This medicine is not intended for anaemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.
• Tell your physician before you receive this injection if you are allergic to injectable iron preparations, ferric carboxymaltose or other ingredients.

Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects; not everyone gets them.

Severe:

• Allergic reactions
• Inflammation of a vein
• Muscle spasms
• Low blood pressure
• Difficulty breathing

Common:

• Hives
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion, constipation or diarrhea, nausea
• High blood pressure
• Back pain
• High heart rate
• Vomiting
• Excessive wind (flatulence)