Ferumoxytol
In the US, Ferumoxytol (ferumoxytol systemic) is a member of the drug class iron products and is used to treat Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure and Iron Deficiency Anemia.
US matches:
Scheme
USAN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0001309-38-2
Therapeutic Categories
Antianemic agent, treatment of iron deficiency
Diagnostic agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Chemical Name
Non-stoichiometric magnetite (superparamagnetic iron oxide) coated with polyglucose sorbitol carboxymethylether
Foreign Name
- Ferumoxytol (German)
Generic Names
- Ferumoxytol (OS: USAN)
- Code 7228 (IS)
- Iron oxide, superparamagnetic (IS)
Brand Names
- Feraheme
Amag, United States; Takeda Canada, Canada
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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