Iron Isomaltoside 100 mg/ml

Iron Isomaltoside 100 mg/ml — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to treat iron deficiency, including iron deficiency anaemia, in adults who cannot tolerate or absorb oral iron, or who need iron replaced quickly.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating iron deficiency anaemia caused by chronic blood loss, poor absorption, pregnancy, or chronic kidney disease
• Correcting iron deficiency when oral iron tablets are not effective or cause intolerable side effects
• Restoring iron levels quickly before surgery in some cases

HOW IT WORKS

• Supplies iron directly into the bloodstream in a form the body can use
• Iron is taken up by the bone marrow to produce haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
• Gradually replenishes the body's iron stores over time

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for anaemia not caused by iron deficiency, such as anaemia from vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
• Not a treatment for infections or chronic diseases themselves, only the iron deficiency linked to them
• Not meant for routine iron supplementation when oral iron works well
• Not for self-administration at home

How to Use Iron Isomaltoside 100 mg/ml

HOW TO TAKE IT

• This medicine is given only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic, never self-administered
• It is usually given as a slow injection into a vein or as an infusion (drip) over a set period
• The dose and number of sessions will be decided by your doctor based on your iron levels and body weight
• You may be monitored for a short period after the injection to watch for any reaction

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Since this is administered in a clinical setting, missed appointments should be rescheduled with your doctor as soon as possible
• Do not try to make up for a missed dose on your own
• Contact the clinic or hospital to reschedule your infusion

STORAGE

• This medicine is stored and handled by healthcare staff, not by patients at home
• It is kept as per the pharmacy or hospital's storage guidelines, generally away from light and at controlled room temperature
• Patients do not need to worry about storage as it is not dispensed for home use

Iron Isomaltoside 100 mg/ml — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Nausea
• Change in blood pressure
• Injection site reactions like pain, redness or swelling
• Altered taste in the mouth

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Muscle or joint pain
• Fever or flushing

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling of face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing
• Severe drop in blood pressure, fainting or feeling very weak
• Chest pain or fast heartbeat
• Severe pain or discoloration around the injection site
• Persistent low phosphate levels causing bone or muscle pain

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Iron Isomaltoside 100 mg/ml — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and can be administered only under medical supervision in a hospital or clinical setting.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have had a known allergy to iron isomaltoside or similar iron injections in the past
• Have iron overload conditions such as haemochromatosis
• Have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency
• Have an active, serious infection

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver disease
• Have a history of asthma, allergies, or immune system disorders
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have had a reaction to any injectable iron product before
• Have low blood phosphate levels

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Oral iron supplements taken around the same time, as absorption may be affected
• Other injectable iron products
• Medicines that affect the immune system, as caution is needed with allergic-type reactions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take iron tablets along with this injection?

Usually oral iron is stopped for some time before and after the injection; follow your doctor's specific advice.

How long does one session take?

It depends on the dose and infusion type your doctor decides, ranging from a few minutes to about an hour.

Will my haemoglobin improve immediately?

• No, it usually takes a few weeks for haemoglobin levels to rise and iron stores to be replenished.
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