Ferric derisomaltose

Generic name: Ferric Derisomaltose
Brand names: Monoferric
Dosage form: intravenous solution (100 mg/mL)
Drug class: Iron products

Usage of Ferric derisomaltose

Ferric derisomaltose is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis.

Ferric derisomaltose is for people who are unable to take an iron replacement medicine by mouth, or after other medicines have not been effective. ferric derisomaltose is not for use in people who are on kidney dialysis.

Ferric derisomaltose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferric derisomaltose side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, or have a skin rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

Common side effects of ferric derisomaltose may include:

rash; or

nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ferric derisomaltose

You should not use ferric derisomaltose if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

iron overload; or

an allergic reaction to an iron medication given by intravenous injection.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether ferric derisomaltose will harm an unborn baby. However, having untreated iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may cause complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, or anemia after delivery. The benefit of treating iron deficiency anemia may outweigh any risks to the baby.

If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor if you notice diarrhea or constipation in the nursing baby.

Ferric derisomaltose is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Ferric derisomaltose

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia:

Patients weighing 50 kg or more: 1000 mg elemental iron intravenously over at least 20 minutes as a single dose-Repeat if iron deficiency anemia reoccurs.Patients weighing under 50 kg: 20 mg/kg (actual body weight) elemental iron intravenously over at least 20 minutes as a single dose-Repeat if iron deficiency anemia reoccurs.Comments:-Only administer when personnel and therapies for serious hypersensitivity reactions are immediately available.-Dosing is expressed in elemental iron; each mL of Monoferric(R) contains 100 mg elemental iron.Uses: Iron deficiency in patients intolerant to, or with an unsatisfactory response to, oral iron, and non-hemodialysis Dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD)

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Ferric derisomaltose

Other drugs may affect ferric derisomaltose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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