Description

Haem Up Injection is an iron replacement therapy used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, or peritoneal dialysis.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  Adults: 100-200mg elemental iron per dose, administered intravenously over 2-5 minutes, or as directed by a doctor.
•  Children: 1.5-3.0mg/kg elemental iron per dose, administered intravenously over 2-5 minutes, or as directed by a doctor.

Therapeutic Category

• Iron replacement therapy, Hematinic

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Iron sucrose 20mg/mL (100mg elemental iron per 5mL)
•  Other ingredients: Sucrose, Water for injection

Variant

• Haem Up Injection 50mg/mL

Consume Type

• Intravenous injection

Directions/Usage

•  Administer by slow intravenous injection over 2-5 minutes.
•  Monitor patient for signs of hypersensitivity reactions.

Common Side Effects

•  Hypersensitivity reactions
•  Hypotension
•  Headache
•  Nausea and vomiting
•  Diarrhea

Package Type

• Vial containing 5mL or 10mL solution for injection

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  Monitor for signs of hypersensitivity reactions.
•  If you experience any side effects, seek medical attention.

Product Substitutes

•  Other iron replacement therapies (e.g., Iron dextran, Ferric gluconate)
•  Other hematinic agents (e.g., Folic acid, Vitamin B12)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Various pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline)
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

•   India