Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer)
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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
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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