Orofer Fcm Vial Of 10ml Injection

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10ml Injection in Vial

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Orofer Fcm 50 MG Description

Orofer FCM injection contains ferric carboxymaltose. It is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (a condition in which your body has too little of the mineral iron, required to make haemoglobin) in a

dults. Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body. The injectable or parenteral form is advised when you could not tolerate or be successfully treated with iron supplements taken by mouth. It works by restoring iron storage in the body to make more red blood cells. Orofer injection is given as an injection or infusion (saline drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse. It may cause a temporary increase in blood pressure accompanied by facial redness, dizziness, and nausea and may disappear within 30 minutes. If you experience any adverse effect inform your doctor immediately.

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Contains	Ferric Carboxy Maltose(50.0 Mg)
Uses	Iron deficiency anemia
Side effects	Headache, dizziness, nausea, muscle pain, hypertension
Therapy	HAEMATINICS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Orofer FCM injection is used to treat iron deficiency in adults when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used.

Contraindications of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

If you are allergic to ferric carboxy maltose or any other component of Orofer FCM injection.
If you have a known serious allergy to other parenteral iron products.
If you have anaemia not related to iron deficiency such as microcytic anaemia.
If you have evidence of iron overload or disturbances in the utilisation of iron in the body.

Side effects of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Hypophosphatemia (decreased phosphate level)
Nausea
Muscle pain
Hypertension
Flushing

Precautions and Warnings of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Orofer FCM injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effects of Orofer FCM injection on human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is needed.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Orofer FCM injection while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the effects of Orofer FCM injection on breastfeeding mother. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother, he may give you this medicine only if it is needed. Do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Orofer FCM injection?

Orofer FCM injection does not alter the ability to drive. However, if you experience any undesirable adverse effect which disrupts the driving ability. Avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Orofer FCM injection?

There is limited data available about the effect of alcohol on Orofer FCM injection. Consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have decreased phosphate level.
You have or had any liver or kidney disease.
You have an infection or condition like asthma, skin infection.
You have been advised by a doctor for any laboratory test and you are on parenteral iron.
Orofer FCM injection is not recommended to be used in children.

Mode of Action of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

How Does It Work?

Orofer FCM injection works by replenishing (fill up) iron stores so that the body can make more red blood cells.

Directions for Use of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Orofer injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
Do not self inject, follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Interactions of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Orofer FCM injection works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Store Orofer FCM injection at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C in the original package to protect from light.
Use immediately after dilution or first opening of the medicinal product. Do not freeze.

Dosage of Orofer Fcm 50 MG

Overdose

Orofer injection will be given by a doctor or nurse thus chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest...

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Orofer injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking any dose of this injection inform your doctor or nurse im...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which food supplements are rich in iron?

Leafy green food such as spinach, kale along with Vitamin C rich food like oranges, red peppers, and strawberries may increase iron absorption.
Red meat, poultry, and seafood.
Beans such as kidney beans, chickpeas, soybeans, black beans.
Nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, cashews, pistachio.

Q: What is the difference between infusion and injection?

A: The difference between infusion and injection is the duration of administration. Injections are given as a single shot and are often done within minutes. On the other hand, infusions can be given via saline drip or injecting slowly and can take between 30 minutes to several hours.

Q: What are the side effects of Orofer injection?

A: Headache, dizziness, nausea, muscle pain, hypertension are a few common side effects that can be seen after Orofer injection, although not everyone gets them. These side effects are usually mild and resolve with time.

Q: Is Orofer FCM safe in pregnancy?

A: There is limited information about the effects of Orofer FCM Inj on human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is needed.

Q: What is the use of Orofer FCM injection?

A: Orofer FCM injection is used to treat iron deficiency in adults when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used.

Q: How do you give Orofer FCM injection?

A: Orofer FCM is given as an injection or infusion (saline drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

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