Triferic

Generic name: Ferric Pyrophosphate
Drug class: Iron products

Usage of Triferic

Triferic is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.

Triferic is used to treat iron deficiency in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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

Triferic side effects

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

Triferic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • bleeding around your dialysis vein access point;
  • blue-colored skin, bulging purple-colored veins that you can see through your skin;
  • swelling in your arms, legs, or fingers;
  • unusual bleeding or bruising, coughing up blood;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • fever; or
  • pain or burning when you urinate.

    • Common side effects of Triferic may include:

  • headache, dizziness;
  • swelling in your hands or feet;
  • weakness, tiredness;
  • muscle pain;
  • feeling short of breath; or
  • pain in your back, arms, or legs.

    • 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 Triferic

    You should not use Triferic if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any injected iron product.

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • liver disease; or
  • high blood pressure.

    • Triferic may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.

    It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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    How to use Triferic

    Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Triferic.

    Triferic is added directly to the dialyzer fluid and given during hemodialysis.

    You will be watched closely to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

    A healthcare provider will give you this injection. Triferic is not for use with home hemodialysis.

    You will need frequent medical tests.

    Warnings

    You should not use Triferic if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any injected iron product.

    What other drugs will affect Triferic

    Other drugs may affect Triferic, 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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