Maltofer 100 mg/2 ml (IV Injection or Infusion)
2 ml vial: ৳ 400.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ferric carboxymaltose |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in adult patients
- Intolerance to oral iron
- Non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease
Description
- Colloidal iron (III) hydroxide in complex with Carboxymaltose
- Carbohydrate polymer that releases iron
Dosage & Administration
- Stepwise approach for Ferric Carboxymaltose posology
- Individual iron need determination
- Calculation and administration of the iron dose(s)
- Post-iron repletion assessments
- Maximum individual iron dose(s)
- Re-assessment of patient's condition
- Determination of iron need based on body weight and haemoglobin level
Interaction
- No formal drug interaction studies performed
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Serious hypersensitivity to other parenteral iron products
- Anaemia not attributed to iron deficiency
- Evidence of iron overload or disturbances in utilisation
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild side effects
- Common side effects: nausea, headache, dizziness, hypertension, injection site reactions
- Uncommon side effects: hypersensitivity, dysgeusia, tachycardia, hypotension, flushing
- Rare side effects: anaphylactoid reactions, loss of consciousness, anxiety, phlebitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled trials in pregnant women
- Animal data suggest influence on fetal skeletal development
- Limited data on breast-feeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions reported
- Monitoring for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity
- Transient elevations in systolic blood pressure
- Laboratory test alterations
Use in Special Populations
- Maximum daily injection dose for haemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease patients
- Not recommended in children under 14 years
Overdose Effects
- Accumulation of iron in storage sites
- Hemosiderosis potential
- Monitoring of iron parameters such as serum ferritin and transferrin saturation
- Consideration of iron chelator
Therapeutic Class
- Parenteral Iron Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place (below 30°C)
- Away from light
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of the reach of children