Ferric Carboxymaltose is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ferric Carboxymaltose is used -
Is the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose safe for pregnant women?
Ferric Carboxymaltose may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Ferric Carboxymaltose.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Kidneys?
Ferric Carboxymaltose does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Liver?
Using Ferric Carboxymaltose does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Heart?
Ferric Carboxymaltose is not harmful for the heart.
Ferric Carboxymaltose should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferric Carboxymaltose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferric Carboxymaltose habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ferric Carboxymaltose is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ferric Carboxymaltose as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ferric Carboxymaltose should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ferric Carboxymaltose
Taking Ferric Carboxymaltose with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferric Carboxymaltose
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ferric Carboxymaltose with alcohol will be.
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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
