corfill s injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is corfill s injection used for?
Aktirose 20mg Injection (Elemental Iron) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Elemental Iron (20mg), which Iron is essential for hemoglobin synthesis; replaces iron stores and supports er. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Elemental Iron
- Manufacturer: Anax Lifescience
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ corfill s injection Uses & Benefits
Iron deficiency anemia when oral iron is ineffective or cannot be used (e.g., malabsorption, chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease).
Off-label uses: Restless legs syndrome (with iron deficiency), heart failure with iron deficiency.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Elemental Iron |
| Brand Name | Aktirose 20mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Anax Lifescience |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Haemopoetic agents |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Iron is essential for hemoglobin synthesis; replaces iron stores and supports erythropoiesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take corfill s injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of corfill s injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Injection site reactions
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypotension
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
- Iron overload
- Hepatic impairment
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
- Fever
- Lymphadenopathy
- Urticaria
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | Major | Decreased erythropoietic response to iron |
| Dimercaprol | Major | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced oral iron absorption (not relevant for IV) |
| Proton pump inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced oral iron absorption (not relevant for IV) |
| Tetracyclines | Moderate | Reduced absorption of tetracyclines (not relevant for IV) |
| Fluoroquinolones | Moderate | Reduced absorption of fluoroquinolones (not relevant for IV) |
| Vitamin E | Minor | Possible reduced iron absorption (not relevant for IV) |
| Calcium supplements | Minor | Possible reduced iron absorption (not relevant for IV) |
| Zinc supplements | Minor | Possible reduced iron absorption (not relevant for IV) |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Chloramphenicol
- Dimercaprol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Tetracyclines
- Fluoroquinolones
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Vitamin E
- Calcium supplements
- Zinc supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions with IV administration.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to iron products, iron overload disorders (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis), non-iron deficiency anemias (e.g., thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia), severe liver disease.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count, serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, iron studies.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Safe; iron is excreted in breast milk but not harmful.
๐ Overdose Management
Acute iron toxicity: supportive care, chelation therapy with deferoxamine if severe.
โฐ Missed Dose
Not applicable (administered by healthcare provider).
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.