Irojet (Ferric carboxymaltose)

Category:

Iron preparation

Dosage form:

500 mg iron/10 mL (50 mg/mL) single-dose vial for infusion.

What is Irojet (ferric carboxymaltose) used for?

 It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Important notes before taking Irojet (ferric carboxymaltose)

• If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had
• If you have any of these health problems: Too much iron in your body or anemia from a cause other than low iron
• If you take an iron product by mouth
• This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Irojet (ferric carboxymaltose)?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

• High blood pressure has happened with this drug. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this drug.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

Irojet (ferric carboxymaltose) side effects:

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Rarely, some allergic reactions have been deadly
• Signs of low phosphate levels like change in eyesight, feeling confused, mood changes, muscle pain or weakness, shortness of breath or other breathing problems, or trouble swallowing
• Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight
• Flushing
• Dizziness or passing out
• This drug may stain your skin brown near where it is given if it leaks from the vein. This may last for a long time. Tell your nurse if you have any leaking of fluid or other signs where the drug is going into your body.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if side effects such upset stomach or any other side effects bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

How is this drug best taken?

Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given into a vein for a period of time.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Call your doctor to find out what to do.

How do I store and/or throw out this drug?

• Store in the original container at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs.