Ivefer Injection 100mg

About Ivefer Injection 100mg

Ivefer Injection 100mg Uses

• Iron deficiency anemia when oral iron is not tolerated or absorbed well
• Anemia in chronic kidney disease, including dialysis patients
• Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy when oral iron has failed
• Anemia linked to inflammatory bowel disease
• Ongoing blood loss where oral iron cannot keep up with the body's needs

Drug Class

• Parenteral iron replacement therapy

What Experts Say

Iron sucrose is a form of iron given directly into a vein rather than swallowed. It suits people who cannot absorb enough iron from tablets, who cannot tolerate oral iron's stomach side effects, or who need their iron levels corrected faster than tablets allow.

Because the iron bypasses the digestive system, it tends to work faster than oral supplements, often improving blood counts within a few weeks of starting treatment. Doctors calculate the total dose needed based on body weight and how low the hemoglobin level is, then divide it across several sessions.

Reactions during infusion are uncommon but can include a drop in blood pressure or a mild allergic response, so this medicine is always given under medical supervision with monitoring equipment nearby. People with a history of severe allergies or asthma are usually watched more closely during and after each dose, and most infusion centers keep patients for a short observation period once the drip finishes before letting them go home.

Ivefer Injection 100mg formula

• Iron Sucrose 100mg

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Ivefer Injection 100mg?

• This medicine is given only by a doctor or nurse as a slow injection or infusion into a vein.
• It is not for self administration at home under any circumstance.
• A small test dose may be given first to check for allergic reactions before the full dose.
• Treatment usually takes place in a hospital or clinic where you can be monitored during and after the infusion.
• The number of sessions needed depends on your iron deficiency and is decided by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

• Oral iron supplements: Should not be taken at the same time, since they add no benefit once IV iron treatment has started.
• ACE inhibitors: May increase the risk of a hypotensive type reaction during infusion.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic reactions: Rare but serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur during or shortly after infusion.
• Iron overload: Should not be used in people with hemochromatosis or other conditions involving excess iron storage.
• Low blood pressure: Infusion can occasionally cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, so vital signs are monitored during treatment.
• Pregnancy: Generally avoided in the first trimester and used later only if a doctor confirms it is necessary.
• Injection site reactions: Leakage outside the vein can cause skin discoloration or irritation at the site.

Ivefer Injection 100mg Side Effects

• Low blood pressure
• Headache
• Nausea
• Muscle or joint pain
• Injection site pain or discoloration
• Metallic taste during infusion
• Severe allergic reaction such as swelling or difficulty breathing (rare)

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children. Single use vial, discard any unused portion.