Ferinject Solution for Injection

Ferinject Solution for Injection belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations, have non-dialysis dependant chronic kidney disease, or require a quick build-up of iron stores. Iron deficiency anaemia (lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body) is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Ferinject Solution for Injection contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferinject Solution for Injection helps in treating anaemia. Ferinject Solution for Injection helps various vital processes in the body.
 
Ferinject Solution for Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, flushing, dizziness, high blood pressure, and low levels of phosphorus in the blood. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferinject Solution for Injection. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Ferinject Solution for Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Ferinject Solution for Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferinject Solution for Injection is not recommended for children below 14 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Ferinject Solution for Injection belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and have non-dialysis dependant chronic kidney disease. Ferinject Solution for Injection contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Ferinject Solution for Injection helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

Do not take Ferinject Solution for Injection if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency, iron overload (excess iron in the body), or disturbances in iron utilisation. Inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, infection, low phosphorus levels, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ferinject Solution for Injection is not recommended for children below 14 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Ferinject Solution for Injection.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure and phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with Ferinject Solution for Injection is advised.
• Ferinject Solution for Injection might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Ferinject Solution for Injection if you are having tests on your stools.
• Regular blood tests while taking Ferinject Solution for Injection are advised.