Generic: Elemental Iron (Iron iii Hydroxide Sucrose Complex)
Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferocare.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ferocare is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ferocare 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ferocare alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Ferocare should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ferocare may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ferocare should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferocare may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ferocare 100mg/5ml Injection
Introduction
Ferocare is an iron replacement product. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxy...
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Uses of Ferocare
Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Side effects of Ferocare
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Dark colored stool
How to use Ferocare
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ferocare works
Ferocare 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 Ferocare?
If you miss a dose of Ferocare, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Ferocare is given as a slow injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
You may be asked for regular blood tests to check for blood cells and iron levels in the body.
It might cause lowering of blood pressure. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Iron deficiency anemia, in pregnancy and in non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, hemodialysis dependent CKD patients or perit...
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Administration
Before administering a slow intravenous injection, a test dose of 1 ml (20 mg of iron) should be injected slowly over a period of 1 to 2 minutes. If n...
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Adult Dose
Adults and the Elderly:
Iron-deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
Hemodialysis-dependent CKD: 100 mg elemental iron IV (injection or infusio...
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Child Dose
Iron-deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
Indicated for maintenance treatment of iron-deficient anemia associated with chronic kidney disease
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Contraindication
The use of Iron Sucrose is contraindicated in patients with evidence of Iron overload e.g. Haemochromatosis, thalassemia or haemosiderosis and in pati...
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Mode of Action
Iron: Essential component in the formation of hemoglobin; adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis; also serves as a cofact...
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Precaution
Iron Sucrose should be administered with caution in patients with asthma, eczema, other atopic allergies or allergic reaction to other parenteral Iron...
Pregnancy
Published studies on intravenous iron sucrose treatment after first trimester of pregnancy not shown adverse maternal or fetal outcomes; av...
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Interaction
May reduce the serum levels of cefdinir; stools may appear red due to the formation of an insoluble iron-cefdinir complex. May reduce the serum levels...
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