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IRON ISOMALTOSIDE

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IRON ISOMALTOSIDE belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron, in those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores. Iron deficiency anaemia (lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body) is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
IRON ISOMALTOSIDE contains ‘iron isomaltoside’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, IRON ISOMALTOSIDE helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.
 
IRON ISOMALTOSIDE will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, rash, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting IRON ISOMALTOSIDE. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in IRON ISOMALTOSIDE, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. IRON ISOMALTOSIDE is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Uses of IRON ISOMALTOSIDE

Iron deficiency anaemia

Medicinal Benefits

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores. IRON ISOMALTOSIDE acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, IRON ISOMALTOSIDE helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

Directions for Use

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of IRON ISOMALTOSIDE

  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Injection site reactions

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take IRON ISOMALTOSIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have anaemia not caused due to iron deficiency, iron overload (excess iron in the body), liver cirrhosis, or disturbances in iron utilisation. Inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, bacterial infection, low phosphorus levels, high/low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. IRON ISOMALTOSIDE is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting IRON ISOMALTOSIDE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have iron storage/absorption disease or liver cirrhosis.

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Safety Advice

  • Safety Warning

    Alcohol

    caution

    It is unknown if alcohol interacts with IRON ISOMALTOSIDE, so please consult a doctor.

  • Safety Warning

    Pregnancy

    caution

    Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will decide if IRON ISOMALTOSIDE can be taken during pregnancy or not.

  • Safety Warning

    Breast Feeding

    caution

    Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if IRON ISOMALTOSIDE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

  • Safety Warning

    Driving

    caution

    It is not known if IRON ISOMALTOSIDE affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

  • Safety Warning

    Liver

    caution

    Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

  • Safety Warning

    Kidney

    caution

    Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

  • Safety Warning

    Children

    unsafe

    IRON ISOMALTOSIDE is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
  • Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
  • Increase intake of fruits in the diet especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, and citrus fruits.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
  • Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure and phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with IRON ISOMALTOSIDE is advised.
  • IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking IRON ISOMALTOSIDE if you have tests on your stools.
  • IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might reduce the absorption of oral iron preparations. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral iron preparations.

Patients Concern

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anaemia: Anaemia is the decrease in the red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration in the blood or the lowered ability to carry oxygen. It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. If the body has too little iron, it cannot make enough haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the main protein in the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Anaemia can be caused by blood loss due to ulcers, haemorrhoids, stomach inflammation, menstruation, or problems with bone marrow. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, light-headedness, pale skin, dizziness, or a fast heartbeat.

FAQs

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, IRON ISOMALTOSIDE helps in treating anaemia.

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might cause hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus levels). Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as severe tiredness, bone or muscle pain, as these could be a sign of low phosphorus levels. Regular monitoring of phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with IRON ISOMALTOSIDE is advised.

Consult your doctor if you have hypertension as IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might sometimes cause low or high blood pressure.

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might cause the stools to appear darker than usual; this is due to the elimination of unabsorbed iron. Do not worry, as it is normal and harmless. Consult a doctor if this bothers you or if you notice blood in stools.

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE might reduce the absorption of oral iron. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral iron preparations or any supplements.

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