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Ferric Derisomaltose Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 6, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Patients weighing 50 kg or more: 1000 mg elemental iron intravenously over at least 20 minutes as a single dose


Patients weighing under 50 kg: 20 mg/kg (actual body weight) elemental iron intravenously over at least 20 minutes as a single dose


Comments:

Uses: Iron deficiency in patients intolerant to, or with an unsatisfactory response to, oral iron, and non-hemodialysis dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD)

Renal Dose Adjustments

See Usual Adult Dose

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

US FDA requires a medication guide to assure safe use. For additional information: www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/medication-guides

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
This drug is not recommended for use in children.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements: Store at controlled room temperature; do not freeze.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

IV compatibility:

Further information

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