Ferium Injection

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Ferium Injection Information

Ferium Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. The alternative uses of Ferium Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ferium Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Ferium Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ferium Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ferium Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ferium Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ferium Injection contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Ferium Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Ferium Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.


Ferium Injection Benefits & Uses

Ferium Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia

Ferium Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 8 days
  • Special Instructions: Patients weighing 50 kg or more, given via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 8 days
  • Special Instructions: Patients weighing less than 50 kg, given via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days

Ferium Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ferium Injection is used -

Ferium Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ferium Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Ferium may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ferium again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Ferium Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Ferium does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium Injection on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Ferium on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium Injection on the Liver?


    Using Ferium does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium Injection on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Ferium for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Ferium Injection with Other Drugs

Ferium Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -


Ferium Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferium Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Ferium Injection

  • Is this Ferium Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Ferium Injection is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ferium Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Ferium Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Ferium Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Ferium Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ferium Injection


    Taking Ferium Injection with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ferium Injection


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ferium Injection with alcohol.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32


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