Isoalfa Injection 5 ml

Isoalfa Injection 5 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron, in those who require iron very quickly to build up the 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 to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Isoalfa Injection 5 ml contains ‘iron isomaltoside’, 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, Isoalfa Injection 5 ml helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.
 
Isoalfa Injection 5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, rash, and injection site reactions. 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 Isoalfa Injection 5 ml. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Isoalfa Injection 5 ml, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Isoalfa Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Isoalfa Injection 5 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores. Isoalfa Injection 5 ml acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Isoalfa Injection 5 ml helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

Do not take Isoalfa Injection 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have anaemia not caused due to iron deficiency, iron overload (excess iron in the body), liver cirrhosis, or disturbances in iron utilisation. Inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, bacterial infection, low phosphorus levels, high/low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Isoalfa Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children 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 Isoalfa Injection 5 ml.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure and phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with Isoalfa Injection 5 ml is advised.
• Isoalfa Injection 5 ml might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Isoalfa Injection 5 ml if you have tests on your stools.
• Isoalfa Injection 5 ml might reduce the absorption of oral iron preparations. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral iron preparations.