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Ferric Carboxymaltose is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Ferric Carboxymaltose have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Ferric Carboxymaltose depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ferric Carboxymaltose 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ferric Carboxymaltose is used -
Is the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose safe for pregnant women?
Ferric Carboxymaltose may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ferric Carboxymaltose safe during breastfeeding?
Ferric Carboxymaltose does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Kidneys?
Using Ferric Carboxymaltose does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Liver?
Ferric Carboxymaltose is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Ferric Carboxymaltose on the Heart?
You can take Ferric Carboxymaltose without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ferric Carboxymaltose 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 Ferric Carboxymaltose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferric Carboxymaltose habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ferric Carboxymaltose is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ferric Carboxymaltose does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Ferric Carboxymaltose should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ferric Carboxymaltose is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ferric Carboxymaltose
Taking Ferric Carboxymaltose with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferric Carboxymaltose
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ferric Carboxymaltose with alcohol will be.
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