Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection

Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection

FERROPUSH FCM – This medication contains Ferric Carboxymaltose that is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults. This injection is a replacement product that is used to treat anemic patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease. Patients who cannot take iron supplements or who are taking iron supplements that do not work properly. 

Ferric carboxymaltose injection is also used to treat iron-deficiency anemia and enhance exercise capacity in adults with congestive heart failure (a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body). Ferric carboxymaltose injection belongs to a class of drugs known as iron replacement products. It works by replacing iron stores, allowing the body to produce more red blood cells.

How is this medication used?

It is an injection that comes as a solution and your doctor injects it into vein for treating iron deficiency in the body. For the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in individuals who cannot tolerate or be treated with oral supplements, or who have chronic kidney disease. 

Generally, this medication is given as a total of 2 doses, at least 7 days apart. Ferric carboxymaltose Injection is also given as a single dose in adults. 

It is typically administered once every 6 weeks for a maximum of 5 doses to treat iron-deficiency anemia and enhance exercise capacity in patients with congestive heart failure. If your iron levels go low after completing your therapy, your doctor may prescribe this drug again.

How Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection Works?

Ferric carboxymaltose is an anti-anemia drug that replaces the body’s iron reserves. Iron is essential for the development of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a chemical that allows these cells to transport oxygen.

Medicinal Benefits of Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection

Ferric Carboxymaltose is an anti-anemic medication used to treat iron-deficient anemia in individuals who are intolerant of oral iron preparations and have chronic kidney disease that does not require dialysis. Ferric carboxymaltose contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which serves as an iron supply and aids in the delivery of oxygen throughout the body as well as the creation of red blood cells. As a result, Ferric Carboxymaltose can help treat anemia. Iron is required for several critical activities in the body.

Side Effects of this medication

Every medication has some adverse effects, but this medication also contains some side effects that do not require any medical attention and these side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medication. Consult with your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently and are worried about them. 

• Nausea
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• High blood pressure
• Low levels of phosphorus in the blood
• Injection site reactions

Storage of this medication

• Store this injection in a cool and dry place away from direct heat and sunlight.

Precautions for Taking Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection

Alcohol – Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication, alcohol interacts with Ferric Carboxymaltose and causes harmful effects so avoid taking alcohol.

Pregnancy – If you are pregnant then avoid taking this medication, or consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Your doctor will decide whether this medication can be taken or not during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding – If you are a breastfeeding mother then consult with your doctor before taking this medication. This medication may cause some harmful effects on your baby so consult with your doctor before taking this medication. 

Driving – This medication may affect your ability to drive so do not drive after taking this medication. Ferric Carboxymaltose makes you sleepy so avoid driving.

Liver – If you are suffering from liver disease then consult with your doctor before taking this medication.

Kidney – Please consult with your doctor before taking this medication if you are suffering from kidney impairment or have any concerns regarding this.

Children – It is unsafe to use for children, it is not recommended for children below 14 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.