Ferrous Ascorbate

When should one not use Ferrous Ascorbate

• If you are allergic to bortezomib or any other ingredient of Ferrous Ascorbate.
• If you have lung or heart-related problem.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Numbness or tingling sensation on skin
• Pain in hands or feet
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness

Other General Warnings

• You have less number of white and red blood cells.
• You have any kind of bleeding problems or have a low platelet count.
• You experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting after receiving this medicine.
• You have a history or currently have hepatitis. You need to be monitored cautiously for signs of active hepatitis B.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You experience numbness or tingling, and pain in your hands.
• You have any pre-existing medical condition such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, heart problems, seizure, shingles (localized including around the eyes or spread across the body) etc.
• You experience symptoms like muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, shortness of breath etc. It can be a sign of tumor lysis syndrome.
• You experience symptoms like memory loss, trouble thinking, difficulty in walking or vision loss. As it can be a sign of brain infection. You may require follow-up checkups.
• The doctor may ask you for regular blood tests, before and after the treatment.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Ferrous Ascorbate works or Ferrous Ascorbate itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Inform the doctor about medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interactions.
• In particular, if you are taking certain medications such as anti-HIV medicine like ritonavir, antifungal medicines like ketoconazole, anti-tuberculosis medicine like rifampicin, anti-epileptic medicine, anti-depressants medicine like St. John's Wort or oral anti-diabetic medicines etc.

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