Xefer 500 mg/10 ml (IV Injection or Infusion)
10 ml vial: ৳ 700.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ferric carboxymaltose |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in adult patients with intolerance to oral iron
- Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in adult patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease
Dosage & Administration
- Stepwise approach for determination and administration of individual iron need
- Maximum individual iron dose not to exceed specified limits
- Post-iron repletion assessments by the clinician
Interaction
Formal drug interaction studies have not been performed with Xefer
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of its excipients
- Known serious hypersensitivity to other parenteral iron products
- Anaemia not attributed to iron deficiency
- Evidence of iron overload or disturbances in the utilisation of iron
Side Effects
- Infrequent, usually mild, generally do not cause patients to stop treatment
- Common side effects: nausea, headache, dizziness, hypertension, injection site reactions
- Uncommon side effects: dysgeusia, dyspnoea, constipation, diarrhea, myalgia, back pain
- Rare side effects: loss of consciousness, anxiety, bronchospasm, malaise
Pregnancy & Lactation
Careful benefit/risk evaluation required before use during pregnancy, unlikely risk to the breast-fed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions reported
- Hypertension may occur after dosing
- Laboratory test alterations in the 24 hours following administration
Use in Special Populations
- Single maximum daily injection dose for haemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease patients
- Not recommended in children under 14 years
Overdose Effects
Excessive dosages may lead to accumulation of iron in storage sites potentially leading to hemosiderosis
Therapeutic Class
Parenteral Iron Preparations
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool (below 30°C) & dry place, away from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children