NEFITA INJECTION
FOLIC ACID,METHYLCOBALAMIN,NICOTINAMIDE,VITAMIN C
Manufacturer : STEADFAST MEDISHIELD PVT LTDOrigin of Medicine : IndiaIntroduction:
Nefita Injection is composed of Methylcobalamin 1500mcg, Folic acid 1.5mg, Niacinamide 100mg, Pyridoxine HCl 100mg. It is a multivitamin formulation specifically designed to suit patients with kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis treatment. It is indicated to avoid nutritional deficiency that occurs just after a dialysis procedure is done to a patient.
End-stage kidney disease is the stage of kidney disease where a patient requires renal replacement therapy like dialysis due to irreversible deterioration of kidney function. Patients with kidney failure are at a high risk of acquiring heart attacks. Adequate intake of folic acid and vitamins reduces the risk of heart disease by 20-55%.
Uses of Nefita Injection:
- To avoid deficiency of vital nutrients in patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, anaemia, high homocysteine levels and liver disorders.
- Treatment of weakness and uremic neuropathy
- Supplemental therapy before and after surgery.
How Nefita Injection works:
Nefita Injection has liver-protective properties and acts on the bone marrow to stimulate RBC production. Methylcobalamin of this injection takes part in the protein synthesis, production of new cells and maintenance of nerve cells. Niacinamide helps the body utilize glucose and fatty acids. It increases good cholesterol and reduces phosphate levels. Pyridoxine and folic acid help the body make red blood cells.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information:
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture.
References:
- Steadfast Medishield, [Revised on 2018] [Accessed on 16th Jul 2021], https://www.steadfast.co.in/nefita-injection/
- J. Goddard, A.N. Turner, Kidney and Urinary Tract Disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 461-523.
How to use Nefita Injection:
Your physician will administer this injection through vein or muscle by calculating the accurate dose according to the severity of your condition.
Safety Advice:
Pregnancy:
Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Breastfeeding:
Consult your physician for advice before taking this injection if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Liver:
Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will monitor your liver functions regularly.
Kidney:
Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. Your physician will modify the dose accordingly.
Allergies:
Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions to methylcobalamin, pyridoxine, niacinamide or folic acid.
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Nefita Injection is generally safe to use and is not associated with significant side effects. However, watch out for symptoms of overdose such as:
- Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite
- Hair loss, peeling skin, tingling around the mouth
- Changes in menstrual cycle, weight loss
- Severe headache, muscle or joint pain, severe back pain
- Blood in urine
- Pale skin
- Easy bruising or bleeding

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