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
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iron isomaltoside was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Iron isomaltoside's dosage details are as follows:
Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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100 to 200 mg | 150 (150) | As recommended. | IV | Single doses above 1000 mg should be restricted to hospital use only. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Iron isomaltoside is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Iron isomaltoside is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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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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