FERAHEME Injectable By AMAG PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Generic Name: Ferumoxytol
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FERAHEME-Injectable
This medication is used to treat iron-poor blood (iron deficiency anemia). Ferumoxytol is a form of injectable iron that is used if you cannot take iron by mouth because of side effects or an unsuccessful response to treatment. It is also used by people who have anemia due to long-term kidney disease. Iron is an important part of your red blood cells and is needed to carry oxygen throughout the body. Many people with kidney disease cannot get enough iron from food and require injections. People with kidney disease may also need extra iron because of blood loss during kidney dialysis treatment.
See also Warning section. Dizziness or fainting (hypotension) may occur. Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness or fainting, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusual bruising, skin darkens (bronze tone), swelling of hands/feet/lower legs, chest pain. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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