Encifer Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Fe(OH)₃ sucrose complex equiv to elemental Fe 100 mg

Indications/Uses

Iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis in CRF who are receiving supplemental erythropoietin therapy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Recommended dose: 100 mg (5 mL) 1-3 times/wk by IV slow inj or infusion, to a total dose of 1000 mg in 10 doses. Frequency of dosing should not be >3 times wkly. Hemodialysis patients 100 mg (5 mL) IV during dialysis session. Min cumulative dose: 1,000 mg administered over 10 sequential dialysis sessions.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Fe prep. Fe overload & anemia not caused by Fe deficiency.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Withhold Fe administration in the presence of evidence of tissue Fe overload. Monitor for hematologic & hematinic parameters periodically. Hypotension may occur. Elderly. Childn. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypotension, chest pain, HTN, hypervolemia, CHF, cramps, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, skin irritation, pruritus, application site reactions, dizziness, dyspnea, pneumonia, cough, headache, fever, asthenia, unwell malaise, pain.

Drug Interactions

Avoid concomitant administration w/ oral Fe prep.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

ATC Classification

B03AC - Iron, parenteral preparations ; Used in the treatment of anemia

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Encifer infusion 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Encifer

iron sucrose

Manufacturer:

Emcure Pharma

Distributor:

Alliance Pharma