Isofer Injection

Welcome to the information page for Isofer Injection, brought to you by Lupin Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Iron Isomaltoside (100mg/ml) and is indicated for Iron deficiency anemia,Anemia due to chronic kidney disease. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 3347.95
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Iron Isomaltoside (100mg/ml)
Brand: Lupin Ltd
Uses: Iron deficiency anemia,Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Description

Isofer Injection is an iron replacement product
It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anaemia)
Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body
Isofer Injection is given as an injection by your doctor or nurse
You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction
Your doctor will decide how many doses you need depending on the cause of your anemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins, and minerals
Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli, and lentils.
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, altered taste, hypotension, and injection site reaction
Most of these usually go away within a short time
If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.
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 take advice from 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Isofer Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Isofer Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Isofer Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Isofer Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Isofer Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Isofer Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Isofer Injection.
Drug Action:	Hemopoietic Agents
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Polysaccharide derivatives

Uses of Isofer Injection

Iron deficiency anemia Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Isofer Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs