Iron (Injectable) Ferric Carboxymaltose

Indications & Dose:

Iron-deficiency anaemia 

• BY SLOW INTRAVENOUS INJECTION, OR BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Adult: Dose calculated according to body-weight and iron deficit (consult product literature) 

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Side Effects:

Common or very common Dizziness . gastrointestinal disturbances headache injection-site reactions rash

Uncommon Anaphylaxis . arthralgia back pain chest pain fatigue  flushing hypertension hypotension malaise myalgia . paraesthesia peripheral oedema pruritus pyrexia rigors urticaria

RareDyspnoea

PREGNANCY Avoid in first trimester; crosses the placenta in animal studies. May influence skeletal development.

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Use with caution. Avoid in conditions where iron overload increases risk of impairment. 

Cautions:

Allergic disorders . asthma . eczema . hypersensitivity can occur with parenteral iron and facilities for cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be available infection (discontinue if ongoing bacteraemia) . oral iron should not be given until 5 days after last injection 

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