Iron isomaltoside

Overview

It is combination of iron and isomaltoside 1000 (a chain of sugar molecules). The type of iron is the same as that found naturally in the body called ‘ferritin’. It is indicated in for the treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia when oral iron perparations are ineffective or cannot be used.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iron isomaltoside, which give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactions.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iron isomaltoside are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Difficulty to swallow, swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties to breath.

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Dosage

Iron isomaltoside's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

100 to 200 mg150 (150)As recommended.IVSingle doses above 1000 mg should be restricted to hospital use only.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Iron isomaltoside is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Iron isomaltoside is available.

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Iron isomaltoside

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Manufacturers of Iron isomaltoside in Pakistan

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