Ferinject is an intravenous iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, especially in people who cannot tolerate or do not respond well to oral iron supplements. It contains ferric carboxymaltose, a stable iron complex designed to quickly and safely replenish iron stores in the body. Ferinject is often used when fast correction of iron levels is needed, such as in chronic kidney disease, heavy menstrual bleeding, heart failure, or post-surgical recovery.

Mechanism of Action:
Ferinject works by delivering iron directly into the bloodstream:

• Ferric carboxymaltose is a complex that carries iron in a form that is easily taken up by the body’s iron storage and transport systems.

• Once administered, it releases iron in a controlled manner to the bone marrow and other tissues where it is needed to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of red blood cells.

• This helps restore normal red blood cell production and improves oxygen delivery throughout the body.

  Uses:
  Ferinject is used for:

  • The treatment of iron deficiency when oral iron is not effective or not tolerated.

  • The treatment of iron deficiency anemia in people with chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, postpartum anemia, or heavy menstrual bleeding.

  • It is also used to quickly restore iron levels in patients undergoing surgery or recovering from significant blood loss.

    Adverse Effects:
    Ferinject is generally well tolerated, but as with any medicine, side effects may occur. Common side effects include:

    • Headache

    • Nausea

    • Dizziness

    • Flushing

    • Injection site reactions such as pain or swelling