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.
Categories
- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
Back to top
Pharmacokinetics
Back to top
Contraindications
Back to top
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iron isomaltoside was found.
Back to top
Side Effects
Back to top
Dosage
Iron isomaltoside's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 100 to 200 mg | 150 (150) | As recommended. | IV | Single 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. |
High Risk Groups
Back to top
Warning / Precautions
Back to top
Storage Conditions
Back to top
Interference in Pathology
Back to top
Brands / Trade Names of
Iron isomaltoside
Back to top
Manufacturers of
Iron isomaltoside
in Pakistan
Back to top
Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic