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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Colloidal iron (III) hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose, a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron.<ref name="insert">[http://www.injectafer.com/pdf/pi.pdf Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Ferriccarboxymaltose.pdf | Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.injectafer.com/ Injectafer manufacturer's website]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Colloidal iron (III) hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose, a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron.<ref name="insert">[http://www.injectafer.com/pdf/pi.pdf Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Ferriccarboxymaltose.pdf | Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.injectafer.com/ Injectafer manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
  
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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*7/25/2013: [http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2013/203565s000ltr.pdf FDA approved] "for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients:
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*2013-07-25: Approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients who have intolerance to oral iron or have had unsatisfactory response to oral iron.
**who have intolerance to oral iron or have had unsatisfactory response to oral iron
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*2013-07-25: Approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients who have non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease.
**who have non–dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease."
 
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
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[[Category:Intravenous medications]]
 
[[Category:Intravenous medications]]
 
[[Category:Hematology medications]]
 
[[Category:Hematology medications]]
[[Category:Iron]]
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[[Category:Iron replacement]]
  
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 2013]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 2013]]

Latest revision as of 01:05, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Colloidal iron (III) hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose, a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 2013-07-25: Approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients who have intolerance to oral iron or have had unsatisfactory response to oral iron.
  • 2013-07-25: Approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients who have non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease.

Also known as

  • Brand name: Injectafer

References