Iron isomaltoside

It is combination of iron and isomaltoside 1000 (a chain of sugar molecules). The type of iron is the same as that found naturally in the body called €˜ferritin€™. It is indicated in for the treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia when oral iron perparations are ineffective or cannot be used.

Brands
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Iron isomaltoside
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iron isomaltoside, which give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iron isomaltoside are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Difficulty to swallow, swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties to breath.
Indications
Iron isomaltoside is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iron isomaltoside was found.
Interfrence
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 at room temperature, .
Warnings
Parenteral administration of iron may cause severe and potentially lethal hypersensitivity reactions. Resuscitative medication and personnel trained to evaluate and handle anaphylactoid reactions should therefore be available. The risk is enhanced for patients with known (medical) allergies and in patients with immune or inflammatory conditions. Parenteral iron should be used with caution in case of acute or chronic infection. Hypotensive episodes may occur if administered too rapidly
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