Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of
which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported in patients receiving
ferric carboxymaltose injection. Patients may present with shock, clinically significant hypotension, loss of consciousness, and/or collapse. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity during and after Injectafer administration for at least 30 minutes and until clinically stable following completion of the infusion. Only administer when personnel and therapies are immediately available for the treatment of serious hypersensitivity reactions.
- TRADE NAMES: Ferinject (Vifor Pharma); Injectafer (American Reagent)
- INDICATIONS: Iron deficiency anemia in adult patients
- CLASS: Iron supplement
- HALF-LIFE: 7–12 hours
- FDA APPROVAL DATE: 07/25/2013
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known
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