FE 10 Injection 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Iron Sucrose 20 mg Also Known As: Ferric Saccharate
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT FE 10 INJECTIONFE 10 INJECTION contains Iron Sucrose which belongs to the group of medicines called Iron preparations. FE 10 INJECTION is used to manage iron deficiency anaemia (blood disorder marked by low iron level in blood) in patients when iron medications become ineffective or cause illness when taken by mouth. FE 10 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Iron Sucrose, and/or other injectable iron preparations/medicines. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from anaemia (not caused by iron deficiency), and in patients with excess iron production in the body or problems associated with ineffective use of iron in the body. Before receiving FE 10 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease), rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints), eczema (skin inflammation), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), and/or liver problems. FE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is clearly necessary. It is also advised to be used with caution in breastfeeding women. The medicine is not indicated for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF FE 10 INJECTION Manage Iron Deficiency Anaemia
How It Works
FE 10 INJECTION works by replenishing iron stores in the body which helps in the synthesis of red blood cells thus managing iron deficiency in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
FE 10 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into the venous line of dialysis machines in dialysis patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving FE 10 INJECTION are changes in taste (such as metallic taste), low/high blood pressure, nausea, and/or pain/irritation/itching/discolouration at the injection site. Contact your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF FE 10 INJECTION Manage Iron Deficiency Anaemia HOW FE 10 INJECTION WORKSFE 10 INJECTION works by replenishing iron stores in the body which helps in the synthesis of red blood cells thus managing iron deficiency in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USEFE 10 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into the venous line of dialysis machines in dialysis patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF FE 10 INJECTIONCOMMON changes in taste such as metallic taste low or high blood pressure nausea pain, irritation, itching, haematoma (clotted blood), and/or discolouration at the injection site followed by leakage of injection into the skin UNCOMMON headache/dizziness stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation wheezing / difficulty in breathing itching, rash muscle spasms/cramps/pain tingling/prickling sensation, reduced sensation of touch inflammation of vein flushing, burning sensation joint pain, pain in limbs, back pain chills weakness, tiredness swelling of hands and feet, pain RARE fainting, sleepiness, drowsiness palpitations (increased heartbeat) changes in urine colour chest pain increased sweating fever Stop receiving FE 10 INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reactions such as Kounis syndrome, anaphylactic reaction associated with symptoms such as low blood pressure, swelling of face, difficulty in breathing, and/or chest pain
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before receiving the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGFE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, confused, and/or light-headedness after receiving FE 10 INJECTION. KIDNEYFE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease. Contact your doctor before receiving FE 10 INJECTION. LIVERFE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving FE 10 INJECTION. ALLERGYDo not receive FE 10 INJECTION if you are allergic to Iron Sucrose, other injectable iron preparations/medicines, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSFE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe asthma. Consult your doctor before receiving FE 10 INJECTION. OTHERSFE 10 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: suffer from anaemia (not caused by iron deficiency) have excess iron production in the body or suffer from problems associated with ineffective use of iron in the body Before receiving FE 10 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease) suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints) suffer from eczema (skin inflammation), infections Use in Paediatrics: FE 10 INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Contact your doctor before receiving the medicine. Use in Geriatrics: FE 10 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Contact your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving FE 10 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines containing iron (Ex. ferrous sulfate) Overdosage: FE 10 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Iron Sucrose Pharmacological Category : Iron Preparations Therapeutic Indication : Iron Deficiency Anaemia Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep FE 10 INJECTION out of the sight and reach of children Do not store FE 10 INJECTION above 25°C
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Last Updated
13 Jan 2023