Ferolex 20mg Injection
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Ferolex 20mg Injection belongs to the class of 'iron replacement products,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in people with long-term kidney diseases. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen required to various body tissues due to insufficient iron.
Ferolex 20mg Injection contains Iron Sucrose that belongs to the class of 'haematinics'. Iron is a nutritional supplement required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. Ferolex 20mg Injection works by restoring the iron levels in the body. It also improves the quality of blood by increasing levels of haemoglobin (blood protein) and red blood cells.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause side effects like muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, taste changes, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, cough, back pain, flu symptoms, joint pain, dizziness, and swelling of the arms and legs. Most of these side effects of Ferolex 20mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, lupus (immune disorder), low blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and eczema before starting Ferolex 20mg Injection. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Ferolex 20mg Injection. Ferolex 20mg Injection may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery with caution. Ferolex 20mg Injection is recommended in children above two years of age when prescribed by the doctor.
Ferolex 20mg Injection is used to treat iron-deficiency anaemia in patients with chronic kidney diseases. It contains Iron sucrose. It works by restoring the iron levels in the body. It also improves the quality of blood by increasing levels of haemoglobin (blood protein) and red blood cells. Ferolex 20mg Injection is intended for use in patients with kidney diseases, including those who may or may not require dialysis. It is generally used in patients to whom oral forms of iron are not suitable or ineffective.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Ferolex 20mg Injection or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, low blood pressure, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, lupus (immune disorder), rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and eczema before starting Ferolex 20mg Injection. Ferolex 20mg Injection should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Ferolex 20mg Injection is excreted into the breast milk, hence consult your doctor before using Ferolex 20mg Injection if you are a breastfeeding mother. Ferolex 20mg Injection can make you feel dizzy, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Drinking alcohol can affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using Ferolex 20mg Injection. Ferolex 20mg Injection is safe to use in children above two years of age when prescribed by the doctor. Do not store Ferolex 20mg Injection above 25°C.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ferolex 20mg Injection may interact with oral iron supplements.
Drug-Food Interaction: Ferolex 20mg Injection should not be taken along with alcohol as it might affect Ferolex 20mg Injection absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ferolex 20mg Injection should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, low blood pressure, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and eczema.
Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.
Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues due to insufficient iron. Anaemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements. Sometimes, it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures to treat. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body. It is one of the most common blood disorder. Anaemia symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails and pale skin.
Alcohol
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It is advised to avoid the alcohol intake while using Ferolex 20mg Injection since alcohol can hinder the absorption of iron in Ferolex 20mg Injection.
Pregnancy
Caution
Ferolex 20mg Injection should be used during pregnancy only when advised by the doctor. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before starting Ferolex 20mg Injection.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Ferolex 20mg Injection can pass into the breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Ferolex 20mg Injection if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
Unsafe
Ferolex 20mg Injection may affect your ability to drive or operate any machinery since it can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Ferolex 20mg Injection.
Kidney
Caution
It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Ferolex 20mg Injection if you have kidney diseases.
Children
Caution
Ferolex 20mg Injection is recommended for children above two years of age. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Ferolex 20mg Injection based on the child's age and weight.
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