MonoFer

Fe deficiency in adults when oral Fe prep is ineffective or cannot be used; where there is a clinical need to deliver Fe rapidly.

IV Fe deficiency Individualized dose. Determine cumulative Fe need (Ganzoni formula is recommended for patient w/ anorexia nervosa, cachexia, obesity, pregnancy or anaemia due to bleeding). Patient weighing ≥70 kg w/ Hb ≥100 g/L 1,500 mg, Hb <100 g/L 2,000 mg. Patient weighing 50 to <70 kg w/ Hb ≥100 g/L 1,000 mg, Hb <100 g/L 1,500 mg. IV bolus Max: 500 mg at administration rate up to 250 mg/min, up to 3 times wkly. IV drip infusion Max: 20 mg/kg single infusion. Cumulative Fe dose >20 mg/kg: Split in 2 administrations w/ at least 1-wk interval; give 20 mg/kg in the 1st administration whenever possible. Doses ≤1,000 mg: Administer over 20 min. Doses >1,000 mg: Administer ≥30 min.

Hypersensitivity. Known serious hypersensitivity to other parenteral Fe products. Non-Fe deficiency anaemia (eg, haemolytic anaemia). Fe overload or utilization disturbances (eg, haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis). Decompensated liver cirrhosis, active hepatitis.

Vitamins & Minerals (Pre & Post Natal) / Antianemics

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

POM