Ferumoxytol

Generic name: ferumoxytol [ FER-ue-MOX-i-tol ]
Brand name: Feraheme
Dosage form: intravenous solution (30 mg/mL)
Drug class:Iron products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 24, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ferumoxytol?

Ferumoxytol is an iron replacement product that is used in adults used to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA), which is low red blood cells caused by a lack of iron in the body.

Ferumoxytol is given to adults with IDA and chronic kidney disease, or to adults with IDA when iron taken by mouth is not effective.

Ferumoxytol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Ferumoxytol can cause severe or fatal allergic reactions, even if you have used ferumoxytol before without any reaction. Get emergency medical help if you have hives, itching, wheezing, trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat, or feeling like you might pass out. Watch for signs of allergic reaction for at least 30 minutes after your injection.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use ferumoxytol if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you've had an allergic reaction to iron injected into a vein.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• iron overload syndrome;

• any drug allergies; or

• low blood pressure.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ferumoxytol will harm an unborn baby, but this medicine may cause severe reactions in the mother that could affect the baby's heartbeat.

Having iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth or low birth weight. The benefit of treating this condition with ferumoxytol may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

How is ferumoxytol given?

Ferumoxytol is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.

ferumoxytol must be given slowly over 15 minutes.

You will be watched for at least 30 minutes to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

Ferumoxytol is usually given in 2 doses, 3 to 8 days apart.

You may need frequent medical tests, even if you have no symptoms.

Ferumoxytol can affect the results of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for up to 3 months after you receive this medicine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you have received a ferumoxytol injection.

Ferumoxytol will not affect other types of X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, or nuclear radiation imaging.

What happens if I miss a dose?

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