Feraheme (Ferumoxytol Injection) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Feraheme Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ferumoxytol (Feraheme)?

You should not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an injectable form of iron (including ferumoxytol), or if you have:

iron load syndrome; or
any type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.

If you are on hemodialysis, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use ferumoxytol.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ferumoxytol is harmful to an unborn baby. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether ferumoxytol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is ferumoxytol given (Feraheme)?

Ferumoxytol is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Ferumoxytol is usually given as a single injection followed by a second injection 3 to 8 days later.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested 1 month after the second injection. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with ferumoxytol. Do not miss any follow-up appointments.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests. Before having an MRI, tell your caregivers if you have received a ferumoxytol injection within the past 3 months.

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

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