Adcob is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anemia. Adcob also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adcob. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Adcob side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adcob are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Adcob has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Adcob's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Adcob have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Adcob with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Adcob is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Adcob 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 Adcob safe for pregnant women?
Adcob is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Adcob safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Adcob on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Adcob on the Kidneys?
Adcob is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Adcob on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Adcob on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Adcob on the Heart?
Adcob may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Adcob 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 Adcob unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adcob habit forming or addictive?
Adcob is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Adcob, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Adcob can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Adcob is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Adcob for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Adcob
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Adcob together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adcob
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Adcob.
Yes, Adcob 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.
Adcob 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, Adcob 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.
No, Adcob does not cause blood clots. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Adcob 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.
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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
