Question 1

What is FERUMOXYTOL used for?

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FERUMOXYTOL (brand name Feraheme) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

Question 2

How does FERUMOXYTOL work?

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FERUMOXYTOL works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Feraheme consists of a superparamagnetic iron oxide that is coated with a carbohydrate shell, which helps to isolate the bioactive iron from plasma components until the iron-carbohydrate complex enters the reticuloendothelial system macrophages of the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The iron is released from the iron-carbohydrate complex within vesicles in the macrophages. Iron then either enters the intracellular storage iron pool (e.g., ferritin) or is transferred to plasma transferrin for transport to erythroid precursor cells for incorporation into hemoglobin..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of FERUMOXYTOL?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for FERUMOXYTOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is FERUMOXYTOL the same as Feraheme?

Accepted Answer

Feraheme is a brand name for FERUMOXYTOL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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