Iron Isomaltoside 1000

Iron Plain and with Folic Acid · Iron salt

Indications

Iron deficiency anaemia with intolerance/resistance to oral iron or need to deliver iron rapidly.

Dosage

Adults: >18 yr: By slow IV Inj or Inf: Calculated according to body-weight and iron deficit, consult product literature.

Adverse Effects

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dyspnoea, dysphonia, flushing, numbness, fever, cramps, blurred vision, pruritus, rash, hypersensitivity reactions, (including anaphylaxis), angioedema, tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypotension, chest pain, malaise, seizures, tremor, dizziness, restlessness, loss of consciousness, altered mental status, myalgia, arthralgia, sweating, hypertension, foetal bradycardia, palpitation, headache, paraesthesia, haemolysis, transient deafness.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: History of allergic disorders including asthma and eczema, active rheumatoid arthritis. Precautions: Avoid in decompensated liver disease and hepatitis. Hypersensitivity can occur with parenteral iron and facilities for cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be available. Risk of allergic reaction can increase in immune and inflammatory conditions; oral iron therapy should not be given until 5 days after last injection; infection (discontinue if ongoing bacteraemia). Pregnancy. Lactation.

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