Ferric Carboxymaltose

Ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement product, is an iron carbohydrate complex with the chemical name of polynuclear iron (III) hydroxide 4(R)-(poly-(1?4)-O-?-Dglucopyranosyl)-oxy-2(R),3(S),5(R),6-tetrahydroxy-hexanoate. Ferric carboxymaltose is a iron replacement product indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients who have intolerance to oral iron or have had unsatisfactory response to oral iron or those who have non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease.

Brands
FERINJECT
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Ferric Carboxymaltose also known as VIT 45. iron Dextri-maltose is the derivative of Ferric Carboxymaltose. It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
ferric Carboxymaltose
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of ferric Carboxymaltose, which give rise to further complications include Serious Hypersensitivity reactions.ferric Carboxymaltose produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of ferric Carboxymaltose therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by ferric Carboxymaltose are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Flushing, Hypertension, Hypophosphatemia, dizziness.
Indications
ferric Carboxymaltose is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of ferric Carboxymaltose was found.
Interfrence
serum IronTransferrin bound iron
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Injection Store Between 20°C-25°C. Do not Freeze.
Warnings
serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic tyoe reactions.patient may present with shock, clinically significant hypotension, loss of consciousness and/or collapse.Hypertension,
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