Ferric Carboxymaltose

Ferric Carboxymaltose is used for the treatment of patients who have an iron deficiency in their blood. It is also used to treat people who are anemic due to kidney disease. It helps your body make enough red blood cells to carry out oxygen throughout your body. It is used in an injectable form for patients who cannot consume iron through mouth due to side effects.

Possible side effects of this medicine include flushing, nausea, dizziness, and pain at the injection area. If these side effects worsen, seek medical help right away. Few side effects may occur very rarely but are serious. These severe side effects include high blood pressure and bone pain. It is advised to inform your doctor or health care provider if you observe any of these side effects. This medication may also have rare allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of face, throat and tongue, dizziness and trouble in breathing. It is best to consult your doctor if you notice any of these allergic reactions.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or the ingredients present in them. Inform your doctor or health care professional about medical problems such as liver disease before using this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant and breastfeeding.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Flushing

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Dizziness

• Decreased Potassium Level In Blood

• Injection Site Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Revofer 500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Revofer 500mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ferric Carboxymaltose, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ferric Carboxymaltose as ingredient

• Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Orofer Fcm 50Mg/Ml Injection

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ferinject 50Mg/Ml Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Revofer 500Mg Injection

  Lupin Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

This medication is used for treating anaemia caused by iron deficiency. It is an iron carbohydrate complex that is administered through injection for people who are unable to take oral iron. Iron is required by the body to make red blood cells that carry oxygen to every part of the body.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.