Monoferric Side Effects

Generic name: ferric derisomaltose

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 10, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Monoferric Side Effects associated with ferric derisomaltose. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Monoferric.

Applies to ferric derisomaltose: intravenous solution.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check you closely while you are receiving this medicine. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, trouble breathing, lightheadedness or dizziness, or chest pain after you receive the medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other iron supplements. Also, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to injectable iron products.

Tell your doctor right away of you have brown discoloration of the skin at the injection site.

Common side effects of Monoferric

Some side effects of ferric derisomaltose may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Serious side effects of Monoferric

Along with its needed effects, ferric derisomaltose (the active ingredient contained in Monoferric) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ferric derisomaltose:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to ferric derisomaltose: intravenous solution.

Metabolic adverse events

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate under 2 mg/dL)
• Frequency not reported: Iron overload^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Serious or severe hypersensitivity
• Postmarketing reports: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction, hypersensitivity^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Rash
• Postmarketing reports: Erythema, urticaria, discoloration skin, pruritus, sweating^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea
• Postmarketing reports: Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Postmarketing reports: Tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, flushing, phlebitis^[Ref]

Local

• Postmarketing reports: Extravasation, injection site reactions, long lasting brown discoloration at injection site^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Postmarketing reports: Back pain, muscle spasms, arthralgia, myalgia^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Postmarketing reports: Dizziness, headache, paresthesia, dysgeusia, seizure, loss of consciousness, syncope^[Ref]

Other

• Postmarketing reports: Fatigue, pyrexia, chest pain, chills, Fishbane reactions, influenza like symptoms^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Postmarketing reports: Hepatic enzymes increased^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Postmarketing reports: Dyspnea, cough^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Postmarketing reports: Anxiety^[Ref]

See also:

Further information

Monoferric side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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