Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Ferric carboxymaltose
Zeria Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Ferric carboxymaltose
injection
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Injection Published: 09/2020 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: FERINJECT SOLUTION FOR INJECTION/INFUSION 500MG ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ferric carboxymaltose DOSAGE FORM: injection IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine supplements insufficient iron in the body and improves anemia. It is usually used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you have paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. If you have liver disorder. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, inject this medicine intravenously once a week. An injection frequency ( 1 to 3 times ) will be determined according to serum hemoglobin level and body weight in advance. PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS TO THIS MEDICINE The most commonly reported adverse reactions include headache, hypermenorrhea and fever. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist. THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED BELOW ARE RARELY SEEN AS INITIAL SYMPTOMS OF THE ADVERSE REACT Read the complete document