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Aftron S is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Aftron S safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Aftron S without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Aftron S safe during breastfeeding?
Aftron S may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Aftron S on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Aftron S on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aftron S on the Liver?
Aftron S is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Aftron S on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Aftron S on the heart have been reported.
Aftron S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aftron S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aftron S habit forming or addictive?
Aftron S does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aftron S, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aftron S can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aftron S only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aftron S is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aftron S
There is no information on the effects of taking Aftron S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aftron S
Information about the interaction of Aftron S and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Aftron S does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to weight gain.
Yes, Aftron S might raise blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are already suffering from diabetes then inform your doctor about this so that he can take precautions in advance.
Aftron S is a brand name of iron sucrose and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as a hematinic for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Yes, Aftron S might cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Aftron S may cause black (dark) stools. It is a common side effect of this drug which is unharmful in nature. It occurs because this drug contains iron which is well known to cause dark coloration of stools. This effect is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Venofer® (iron sucrose injection)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 711-713