Uses, Side Effects, Price of Orofer FCM 1K Injection 20ml:

OROFER FCM contains Ferric carboxymaltose which belongs to the group of medicines called Iron replacement medicines. It is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in adults and in children (above 14 years of age), who are unable to take iron supplements orally, have an intolerance to oral iron supplements, need a rapid iron supplement in the body, have non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body lacks enough amount of iron, which is essential for the production of red blood cells and transport of oxygen in the body.

Your doctor may advise you to take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. Before receiving OROFER FCM inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breast-feeding. OROFER FCM is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 14 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before receiving OROFER FCM.

The most common side effects of receiving OROFER FCM may include headache, dizziness, flushing, high blood pressure, nausea and injection or infusion site reactions. Consult your physician if any of the symptom worsens.

USES OF Orofer FCM 1K Injection 20ml

• Treats iron deficiency anaemia

Benefits of Orofer FCM 1K Injection 20ml:

OROFER FCM contains iron (III) hydroxide complexed with a carbohydrate polymer called carboxymaltose, which is capable of releasing iron. The iron released from the complex helps in the synthesis of haemoglobin and increases red blood cell count. As a result, it treats iron deficiency anaemia.

Side effects of Orofer FCM 1K Injection 20ml:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach cramps
• Dark stools
• Flushing
• High blood pressure
• Nausea

FAQs:

Q1.How does this work? OROFER FCM contains iron (III) hydroxide complexed with a carbohydrate polymer called carboxymaltose, which is capable of releasing iron. The iron released from the complex helps in the synthesis of haemoglobin and increases red blood cell count. As a result, it treats iron deficiency anaemia.

Q2.Is OROFER FCM safe to use in patients with kidney problems? OROFER FCM should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney disease who are dependent of haemodialysis treatment. Consult your doctor before receiving OROFER FCM.

Q3. Who should avoid receiving OROFER FCM? OROFER FCM is not recommended for use in patients with evidence of iron overload or disturbances in the utilisation of iron, anaemia not attributed to iron deficiency (microcytic anaemia) and with known allergic to ferric carboxymaltose or serious allergic to other parenteral iron products.