Carboxymaltose

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrition treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Administer intravenously only by slow undiluted IV push (up to 500 mg over 2 to 5 minutes) or as an IV infusion (up to 1000 mg diluted strictly in sterile 0.9% NaCl over at least 15 minutes). Maximum single dose: 1000 mg iron (or 15 mg/kg) per week. Observe patient for hypersensitivity for at least 30 minutes following administration. Never administer IM.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Transient hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate drop in up to 30-50%), headache, dizziness, nausea, injection site discoloration/extravasation staining, flushing, hypertension. Rare/Severe: Severe anaphylactoid reactions, severe persistent hypophosphatemic osteomalacia, and hypotension.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Extravasation causes permanent long-lasting brown skin discoloration; ensure patent IV access before infusion. Monitor for signs of severe hypersensitivity; facilities for resuscitation must be available. Monitor serum phosphate levels in patients requiring multiple repeated courses.