Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is injectafer. It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia or IDA. It helps to replace low iron levels which can increase the number of red blood cells in your body. Injectafer is for people whose IDA is not controlled or for those who are unable to tolerate other iron treatments. It can also be used to treat IDA in people who have chronic kidney disease and are not receiving dialysis. It may have other uses, too.    

You will receive this medicine as an infusion into a vein. Each infusion typically lasts about 15 minutes. Injectafer is often given in two doses, at least 7 days apart. Your doctor will determine how often you should receive this medicine, and for how long. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include nausea and an increase in blood pressure. You may also feel flush or dizzy. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving.  If these or other effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. Your doctor or nurse will also watch you closely during the infusion and tell you which symptoms to report. They will be prepared to treat any concerns. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests.  

Injectafer can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding.

For best results with Injectafer, be sure to discuss any concerns you may have with your health care team and keep all appointments.