Ferric Carboxymaltose
Injectafer is an intravenous iron replacement therapy used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults. It is typically prescribed when oral iron supplements are ineffective, not tolerated, or rapid iron replenishment is needed. The medication directly delivers iron into the bloodstream to help restore iron levels and support red blood cell production.
Injectafer is an IV iron medication for treating iron deficiency anemia in adults who need rapid iron replenishment or cannot take oral iron.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1435170
- Generic
- Injectafer
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults, particularly when oral iron supplements are not tolerated, are ineffective, or when rapid iron repletion is clinically necessary.
Injectafer provides iron directly via intravenous infusion, allowing iron to bypass the gastrointestinal tract. The iron is delivered to the bloodstream where it replenishes iron stores and enables the bone marrow to produce hemoglobin and red blood cells.
Must be administered by healthcare professionals. Common side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, and flushing. Requires monitoring of iron parameters. Not appropriate for patients with iron overload disorders or certain other conditions. May interact with other IV medications and oral iron preparations.
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