Mechanism of Action :
Ferric carboxymaltose is a colloidal iron (III) hydroxide in complex with carboxymaltose,
a carbohydrate polymer that releases iron.
Indication :
Injectafer is indicated for the treatment of:
- iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in:
- adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older who have either intolerance or an unsatisfactory response to oral iron.
- adult patients who have non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease. - iron deficiency in adult patients with heart failure and New York Heart Association class II/III to improve exercise capacity.