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Ferinject is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Other than this, Ferinject has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ferinject depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ferinject side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ferinject normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ferinject has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ferinject related warnings talks about Ferinject's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ferinject are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ferinject may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ferinject is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ferinject 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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Is the use of Ferinject safe for pregnant women?
Ferinject may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ferinject, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ferinject safe during breastfeeding?
Ferinject does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ferinject on the Kidneys?
Ferinject is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ferinject on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ferinject on the liver.
What is the effect of Ferinject on the Heart?
Ferinject is not harmful for the heart.
Ferinject 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 Ferinject unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferinject habit forming or addictive?
Ferinject does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ferinject since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ferinject should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ferinject is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ferinject
Taking Ferinject with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferinject
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ferinject with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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