Rautevene 5 ml solution for injection / concentrate for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 February 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Severe iron deficiency in adults not tolerating or responding to oral iron.
Dosage (summary)
Individualized based on total iron deficit; max 200 mg per dose, up to three times a week.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 10 mins, Duration: Varies
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in first trimester; use in later trimesters only if necessary; not recommended during lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Oral iron preparations reduce absorption
- Other medications not to be mixed
Contraindications
- Anaemias not caused by iron deficiency
- Hypersensitivity to iron complexes
- Iron overload disorders
- Liver damage
- Acute or chronic infections
- History of severe allergies
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Anaphylactic reactions
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions post-injection
- Avoid driving if feeling dizzy
- Do not mix with other medications
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaphylactic reactions
- Must be administered in a setting with resuscitation facilities
- Avoid rapid administration to prevent hypotension
Important Disclaimer
The Rautevene 5 ml solution for injection / concentrate for solution for infusion professional information leaflet below is the property of Gen-Eye 1 and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>
Healthcare Professionals Only
This content is for registered healthcare professionals
Sign in or create a free account to read the full package insert.
Free for HPCSA-registered professionals. Powered by Medinsert.
