- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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NepMeds
Last Updated On: Jan 20, 2025
IMAX-S 100MG/5ML INJ.
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Product Overview
IMAX S INJECTION contains Iron Sucrose which belongs to the group of medicines called Iron preparations. IMAX S INJECTION is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (blood disorder marked by low iron level in blood) in patients when iron medications become ineffective or cause illness when taken by mouth.
IMAX S INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Iron Sucrose, and/or other injectable iron preparations/medicines. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from anaemia (not caused by iron deficiency), and in patients with excess iron production in the body or problems associated with ineffective use of iron in the body.
Before receiving IMAX S INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease), rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints), eczema (skin inflammation), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), and/or liver problems.
Uses
- Treats Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Side Effect
COMMON
- Changes in taste such as metallic taste
- Low or high blood pressure
- Nausea
- Pain, irritation, itching, haematoma (clotted blood), and/or discolouration at the injection site followed by leakage of injection into the skin
UNCOMMON
- Headache/dizziness
- Stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation
- Wheezing / difficulty in breathing
- Itching, rash
- Muscle spasms/cramps/pain
- Tingling/prickling sensation, reduced sensation of touch
- Inflammation of vein
- Flushing, burning sensation
- Joint pain, pain in limbs, back pain
- Chills
- Weakness, tiredness
- Swelling of hands and feet, pain
How to use
IMAX S INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into the venous line of dialysis machines in dialysis patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
How It works
IMAX S INJECTION works by replenishing iron stores in the body which helps in the synthesis of red blood cells thus treating iron deficiency in affected individuals.
Safety Advice for IMAX-S 100MG/5ML INJ.
PREGNANCY
IMAX S INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before receiving the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
IMAX S INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How IMAX S INJECTION is administered?
IMAX S INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into the venous line of dialysis machines in dialysis patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
What happens if IMAX S INJECTION is received more than its required dosage?
IMAX S INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into the venous line of dialysis machines in dialysis patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.