Encifer Injection
Encifer Injection is given by slow infusion (drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia. It will also help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron. Good sources of iron include pulses (dal), green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, eggs, dry fruits, and non-vegetarian foods.
Encifer Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Encifer Injection is an iron replacement medicine. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.
Encifer Injection is given by slow infusion (drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia. It will also help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron. Good sources of iron include pulses (dal), green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, eggs, dry fruits, and non-vegetarian foods.
The most common side effects include altered taste, hypertension (high blood pressure), nausea, and injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling). Some people may develop a temporary fall in blood pressure (hypotension) if this medicine is given too rapidly. Your doctor will also monitor you for signs of an allergic reaction such as breathlessness, dizziness, feeling uneasy, hives, swelling of face, tongue, and throat, etc. while this medicine is being given. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.
You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Iron deficiency anemia
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Encifer Injection is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Encifer Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. If you do not have enough iron from the foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral), your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Encifer Injection is an iron replacement product. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
High blood pressure
Decreased blood pressure
Nausea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Taste change
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Encifer Injection.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Encifer Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Encifer Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Encifer Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Encifer Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Encifer Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Encifer Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encifer Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Encifer Injection is prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
It is given as a slow injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
You may be asked for regular monitoring of iron level in blood while taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Inform your doctor if notice shortness of breath, swelling of face, low blood pressure, itching, or rash.
References
Sources and references
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