Iron pyrophosphate citrate ()

Iron pyrophosphate citrate ()

Iron pyrophosphate citrate ()

Used for iron pyrophosphate citrate

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Before using iron pyrophosphate citrate

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of ferrous pyrophosphate citrate in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of iron pyrophosphate citrate in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. If you are receiving this medicine, it is particularly important that your doctor knows whether you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Baloxavir Marboxil
• Bictegravir
• Dimercaprol
• Eltrombopag
• Erdafitinib
• Magnesiumsulfat
• Raltegravir

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both medicines may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Delafloxacin
• Minocyclin
• Zink

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of this medication, or give you special instructions about food, alcohol, or tobacco consumption.

• Phytinsäurehaltige Lebensmittel

Proper use of iron pyrophosphate citrate

A doctor or other healthcare professional will give you this medicine in a dialysis clinic or hospital. This medicine is added to the dialysis solution.

Precautions when using iron pyrophosphate citrate

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted side effects.

This medicine can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you experience rash, itching, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while taking this medication.

Using this medicine during pregnancy may harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of contraception to prevent pregnancy during therapy and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor immediately.

Side effects of iron pyrophosphate citrate

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Blähungen oder Schwellungen im Gesicht, an den Armen, Händen, Unterschenkeln oder Füßen
• verschwommene Sicht
• Verwirrung
• Schwindel, Ohnmacht oder Benommenheit beim plötzlichen Aufstehen aus einer liegenden oder sitzenden Position
• schnelle Gewichtszunahme
• Schwitzen
• Kribbeln der Hände oder Füße
• Atembeschwerden
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• ungewöhnliche Gewichtszunahme oder -abnahme

Less common

• Blasenschmerzen
• blutiger oder trüber Urin
• schwieriges, brennendes oder schmerzhaftes Wasserlassen
• Fieber
• häufiger Harndrang
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite

Incident not known

• Husten
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen oder Schlucken
• Nesselsucht, Juckreiz oder Hautausschlag
• Brechreiz
• Schwellungen oder Schwellungen der Augenlider oder um die Augen, das Gesicht, die Lippen oder die Zunge
• Rötung der Haut, insbesondere um die Ohren
• Schwellung der Augen, des Gesichts oder der Innenseite der Nase
• Engegefühl in der Brust

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Kopfschmerzen
• Muskelkrämpfe
• Schmerzen in den Armen oder Beinen

Less common

• Rückenschmerzen
• Mangel oder Verlust der Kraft

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Triferisch

Available dosage forms:

• Pulver zur Lösung
• Lösung

Therapeutic class: iron preparation

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