Iron isomaltoside (Iron isomaltoside)
Overview of Iron isomaltoside
It is combination of iron and isomaltoside 1000 (a chain of sugar molecules). The type of iron is the same as that found naturally in the body called �ferritin�. It is indicated in for the treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia when oral iron perparations are ineffective or cannot be used.
Indication of Iron isomaltoside
Iron isomaltoside is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia.
Contraindication of Iron isomaltoside
No data regarding the contra indications of Iron isomaltoside is available.
Side Effects of Iron isomaltoside
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iron isomaltoside, which give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactions.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iron isomaltoside are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Difficulty to swallow, swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties to breath.
Precautions of Iron isomaltoside
Parenteral administration of iron may cause severe and potentially lethal hypersensitivity reactions. Resuscitative medication and personnel trained to evaluate and handle anaphylactoid reactions should therefore be available. The risk is enhanced for patients with known (medical) allergies and in patients with immune or inflammatory conditions. Parenteral iron should be used with caution in case of acute or chronic infection. Hypotensive episodes may occur if administered too rapidly