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Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL

Carafer Injection contains Iron Sucrose | belongs to Iron salt

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How it works

Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL replenishes depleted iron stores thereby promotes the transport of oxygen via hemoglobin.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL

  • Swelling of face, hands, and lower legs, or feet
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Fever
  • Stomach pain
  • Dry skin
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Uses of Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL

What is it prescribed for?

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

    This medicine is used to treat iron deficiency anemia associated with chronic kidney disease.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL , other iron supplements or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

  • Iron overload

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with iron overload conditions such as hemochromatosis (a condition of excess iron in the body) due to the risk of adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

    This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, low blood pressure, etc. The patient should be monitored for signs and symptoms of allergic reactions during and after therapy with this medicine for about 30 minutes. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Liver impairment

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Severe Asthma

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe asthma due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Hypotension

    This medicine may lower blood pressure and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure), since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • Use in children

    This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Benazepril moderate
  • Ramipril moderate
  • Lisinopril moderate
  • Ferrous Gluconate moderate
  • Dimercaprol severe

General Instructions

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

How to use Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL

Iron sucrose must only be administered IV either by slow injection or by infusion.
Hemodialysis dependent-chronic kidney disease: Dose may be administered undiluted by slow IV injection over 2-5 min, or it may be diluted in a maximum of 100 mL NS and administered by IV infusion over a period of atleast 15 min.
Non-dialysis dependent-chronic kidney disease: Slowly administer IV injection undiluted over 2-5 min.
Peritoneal dialysis dependent-chronic kidney disease: Infuse over 2.5 hours 14 days later. The iron sucrose dose should be diluted in a maximum of 250 mL of NS.
Stability: Store in original carton at 25°C (77°F). Excursions are permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Do not freeze. It contains no preservatives.

what are the adverse effects of Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL?

Cardiac arrhythmias.

What happens if I miss a dose of Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL?

A test dose of 1 mL to 2.5 mL in adults; 1 mL in children above 14 kg body wt and half the daily dose (1.5 mg/kg) in children less than 14 kg wt should be given by chosen method of administration. Facilities for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be available. If no adverse reaction observed in at least 15 min, the remaining portion of the dose are given.
By IV drip infusion: Adults & Elderly: 10 mL By IV infusion, if the situation demands the single dose may be increased to 0.35 mL iron sucrose/kg body wt (7 mg iron/kg body wt) not exceeding 25 mL diluted in 500 mL 0.9% NaCl infused over at least 3.5 hr, once a wk. Children: 0.35 mL/kg body wt (7 mg/iron/kg body wt) diluted in 0.9% NaCl and infused over at least 3.5 hr, once a wk.
By Injection: By slow injection or directly into the venous limb of the dialyser (Not by IM inj): Adults & Elderly: Two or three times a wk. A single dose of 5-10 mL (100-200 mg) injected in at least 10 min.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Carafer Injection 100 mg 5 Ampx5 mL. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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