It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ferintus. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ferintus may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ferintus is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Ferintus does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ferintus is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ferintus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ferintus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferintus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ferintus 100mg/2ml Injection
Introduction
Ferintus is an iron replacement medicine. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have fewer amount of red blood cells due to insufficient iron in your body (iron-deficiency anemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxy...
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Uses of Ferintus
Iron deficiency anemia
Side effects of Ferintus
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Vomiting
Dark colored stool
Headache
How to use Ferintus
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ferintus works
Ferintus is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
What if you forget to take Ferintus?
If you miss a dose of Ferintus, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Ferintus is used for the treatment of iron deficiency, when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used.
Your doctor or nurse will administer it by injection. You will be observed for at least 30 minutes after each injection as it may cause alle...
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Your blood pressure and blood iron levels will be regularly monitored during treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any iron-containing products by mouth.
Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen its side effects.
It may cause your stools to become black or dark in color. This is normal and harmless.
Brief Description
Indication
Iron deficiency anemia
Administration
IV Preparation
For IV infusion, dilute in up to 250 mL 0.9% NaCl; resulting concentration should be >2 mg/mL
IV Administration
IV push: May admin...
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Adult Dose
Injection
Iron-deficiency Anemia
Indicated for treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adults who have intolerance or an unsatisfactory respons...
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Mode of Action
Non-dextran, IV is a colloidal iron hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose, a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron; replaces iron stores found in...
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Precaution
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fa...
Pregnancy
Studies on use in pregnant women have not reported adverse developmental outcomes; however, these studies cannot establish or exclude absen...
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