Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Iron(500mg)
Ferixym 500mg Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. The dose and duration will depend on the cause and severity of your anemia. It is advisable to eat iron-rich foods such as meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli and lentils along with taking Ferixym 500mg Injection.
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, dark-colored stools, constipation, and diarrhea. Most of these usually go away within a short time. But if you are bothered by them or if the side-effects continue, talk to your doctor.
You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please consult your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.
Ferixym 500mg Injection is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
Pharmacokinetics of iron after oral application. Absorption of iron from the gut is carefully regulated. Because there is no active excretory process for iron once it has entered the bloodstream, the body's control of iron levels is undertaken at the level of the enterocyte.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ferixym
Vomiting
Dark colored stool
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, anemia not caused by iron deficiency. Parenteral iron is contraindicated in untreated pyelonephritis and in acute liver disease.
Ferixym 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferixym 500mg Injection.
Ferixym 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
People commonly use iron for preventing and treating different types of anemia caused by low iron levels. It is also used for heart failure, memory and thinking skills, child development, fatigue, ADHD, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these other uses.
Drug-Drug Interaction: IRON may interact with rheumatoid arthritis drugs (penicillamine), cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease (levodopa, entacapone), thyroid disease medicines (levothyroxine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracycline), blood pressure-lowering drugs (methyldopa), and antacids.
Drug-Food Interaction: IRON should not be taken with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption in the body.
Drug-Disease Interaction: IRON should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
PENICILLAMINE
CHOLESTYRAMINE
LEVODOPA
ENTACAPONE
LEVOTHYROXINE
CHLORAMPHENICOL
TETRACYCLINE
METHYLDOPA
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ferixym 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Ferixym 500mg Injection to replenish your iron stores and improve symptoms of anemia.
It may take a few months to see any benefits of Ferixym 500mg Injection. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your stool colour may become black. This is normal and only indicates that iron is being absorbed well by your body.
Avoid taking Ferixym 500mg Injection with milk, coffee, antacids, or calcium supplements as they can reduce the amount of medicine absorbed.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long can I take Ferixym 500mg Injection for?
Ferixym 500mg Injection is used to regulate hemoglobin levels in the human body. It is usually given to patients who have iron deficient anemia or iron deficiency. The doctor may suggest using this medicine till the hemoglobin level becomes normal. Do consult your doctor to understand the usage of this medicine properly.
Q. Can I take Ferixym 500mg Injection for anemia and iron deficiency?
Yes, Ferixym 500mg Injection can be taken for iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency. However, its use for other types of anemia is not recommended. Take Ferixym 500mg Injection in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Q. What types of food items should I take other than Ferixym 500mg Injection?
You can consume food items that are rich in iron content (like red meat, pork, poultry and seafood). Other food items which contain rich iron content include beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), peas, dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas. You can also try iron supplements (tablets or capsules) available at pharmacy stores for iron deficient anemia.
Q. Can I take iron with vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid?
Yes, iron and vitamin C/ Vitamin D/ multivitamin/ folic acid can be taken together. Taking vitamin C and iron together helps the body absorb the iron. However, it would be best to consult your doctor before using Ferixym 500mg Injection with other medicines.
