Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection

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MRP: ₹ 245
Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Iron Sucrose (20mg/ml)
Brand: Ashley Pharmatech Pvt Ltd
Uses: Iron deficiency anemia,Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Description

Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection is an iron replacement medicine
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 anemia)
Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body
Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection is given by slow infusion (drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse
Your doctor will decide the dose you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia
It will also help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron
Good sources of iron include pulses (dal), green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, eggs, dry fruits, and non-vegetarian foods.
The most common side effects include altered taste, hypertension (high blood pressure), nausea, and injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling)
Some people may develop a temporary fall in blood pressure (hypotension) if this medicine is given too rapidly
Your doctor will also monitor you for signs of an allergic reaction such as breathlessness, dizziness, feeling uneasy, hives, swelling of face, tongue, and throat, etc
while this medicine is being given
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: Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Asfer Red 20mg/ml 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Asfer Red 20mg/ml Injection.
Drug Action:	Hemopoietic Agents
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	O-Glycosyl Compounds