Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml
About Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml
Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml belongs to the class of medications called mineral supplements primarily used to replenish body iron levels in patients with iron deficiency. On the other hand, it is used as a source of iron in patients with iron deficiency anemia with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia or iron deficiency happens when your red blood cells are in short supply.
Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml contains 'sucroferric oxyhydroxide'. It replenishes body iron levels in patients with iron deficiency.
Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. In some cases, Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml may cause certain side effects including Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml can cause side effects such as injection site reactions, taste disorder, hypotension, dyspnea and nausea. Most of these side effects of Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any contents in the formulation or if you have iron overload disorder. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Before using Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol with Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or engage in any other risky activity as Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml may cause dizziness and confusion.
Uses of Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml
Medicinal Benefits
Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml contains Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), both those on dialysis and those who do not. Iron saccharate (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) is recommended over iron dextran in chronic kidney disease patients because it has fewer negative effects.
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Side Effects of Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have any hypersensitive reactions with any component present in the Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml; if you are diagnosed with anaemia not caused by iron deficiency. And also inform the doctor if there is evidence iron builds up in the body. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Before using the Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol with Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or engage in any other risky activity as Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml may cause dizziness and confusion.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml may interact with certain medications used to treat cancer (e.g. erdafitinib, futibatinib), and other all-parenteral iron preparations.
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or quit the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Feritas 20mg Injection 5ml may interact with disease conditions like hemochromatosis (extra iron builds up in the body).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Iron deficiency anaemia is anaemia caused by a lack of iron in the body. Iron is an essential mineral for overall health and healthy blood cells. Iron aids in the production of haemoglobin, which is present in red blood cells. When there is a lack of iron, red blood cells do not produce enough haemoglobin to transport oxygen. Anemia is a typical consequence of chronic renal disease (CKD). CKD indicates that your kidneys are damaged and are unable to filter blood as effectively as they should. CKD can also lead to other health issues.