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Sfe Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anemia. Other than this, Sfe Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Sfe Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Sfe Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Sfe Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sfe Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Sfe Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sfe Injection related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Sfe Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sfe Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sfe Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sfe Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Sfe Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Sfe without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Sfe Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Sfe has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sfe Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Sfe does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sfe Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Sfe rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sfe Injection on the Heart?
Sfe may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Sfe Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sfe Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sfe Injection habit forming or addictive?
Sfe Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sfe Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sfe Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sfe Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sfe Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Sfe Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sfe Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sfe Injection with alcohol will be.
Sfe contains iron sucrose which works by replenishing the normal levels of iron in our body whose deficiency is resulting in the disease or disorder. Sometimes an unbalanced diet or certain medical conditions can result in its deficiency. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin that allows transportation of oxygen in the blood.
Sfe is a brand name of iron sucrose and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as a hematinic for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease.
No, Sfe does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to weight gain.
No, Sfe does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, iron deficiency might result in hair loss and Sfe is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Yes, Sfe may cause black (dark) stools. It is a common side effect of this drug which is unharmful in nature. It occurs because this drug contains iron which is well known to cause dark coloration of stools. This effect is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
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; Venofer® (iron sucrose injection)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 711-713