Orofer Fcm 500 mg Injection
OROFER FCM INJECTION contains Ferric carboxymaltose, which belongs to the group of medicines called Iron replacement medicines. It is used to manage iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in adults and in children (above 14 years of age).
Your doctor may advise you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. Before receiving OROFER FCM INJECTION inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breast-feeding. OROFER FCM INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 14 years of age), and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Consult your doctor before receiving the OROFER FCM INJECTION.
The most common side effects of receiving an OROFER FCM INJECTION may include headache, dizziness, flushing, high blood pressure, nausea, and injection or infusion site reactions. Consult your physician if any of the symptoms worsen.
Uses Of OROFER FCM INJECTION
- Manages iron deficiency anaemia
How OROFER FCM INJECTION Works
OROFER FCM INJECTION contains iron (III) hydroxide complexed with a carbohydrate polymer called carboxymaltose, which is capable of releasing iron. The iron released from the complex helps in the synthesis of haemoglobin and increases the red blood cell count. As a result, it manages iron-deficiency anaemia.
How to use OROFER FCM INJECTION
OROFER FCM INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or infusion. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of the condition.
Side Effects Of OROFER FCM INJECTION
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Injection/infusion site reactions
- Low levels of phosphorous in the blood
Uncommon
- Numbness, Prickling or tingling sensation of the skin
- Change in taste sensation
- Difficulty breathing
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash
- Muscle or joint pain, Back pain, Pain in the arms or the legs
- Swelling of the hands and feet, and chills
Rare
- Inflammation of the vein
- Flatulence
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction or Kounis syndrome (such as rashes, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, throat, or body, causing difficulty breathing or wheezing, and chest pain)
- Severe or life-threatening allergic reactions are called anaphylactic reactions, which can be associated with heart problems, circulation problems (low blood pressure), and loss of consciousness
- Signs of a decrease in blood phosphorus causing softening of bones (osteomalacia) symptoms include worsening of tiredness, muscle or bone pain (pain in arms or legs, joints, or back), and may lead to fractures
- Signs of high blood pressure (such as facial flushing, dizziness, or nausea)
Skin irritation and brownish discolouration of the skin at the injected site