(fer yoo MOX il) Brand: GastroMARK
• Do not receive this medicine if you are allergic to ferumoxsil, or if you have a blocked or perforated intestine.
• Till receiving this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, if you have an iron overload mess (such as chronic hemolytic anemia) or if you have received frequent blood transfusions. Also speak your doctor if you have a history of hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux malady (GERD), inflammatory bowel malady, or if you have recently had any nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
• After receiving ferumoxsil, call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain or cramping, or a skin rash with bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, and muscle weakness.
• Smaller serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as mild stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or numbness and tingling of your mouth.
• Ferumoxsil is in a group of drugs called imaging contrast agents. Ferumoxsil contains iron, a stuff that is magnetic. Contrast agents are used to let determined inside organs to be seen clearly on an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
• Ferumoxsil is used to help diagnose determined disorders of the stomach or intestines.
• Ferumoxsil may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not receive this medicine if you are allergic to ferumoxsil, or if you have a blocked or perforated intestine.
• Till receiving this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
· an iron overload mess such as chronic hemolytic anemia;
· a history of frequent blood transfusions;
· a history of hiatal hernia;
· gastroesophageal reflux malady (GERD);
· inflammatory bowel disease;
· if you tend to burp up food, especially when lying down after a meal; or
· if you have recently had any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive ferumoxsil.
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether ferumoxsil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Ferumoxsil is a liquid that you will be asked to drink till your MRI is performed.
• Ferumoxsil should be taken on an empty stomach. You will need to quick (not ate or drink anything) for at least 4 hours till you take this medicine.
• In some cases, the MRI will be done within 30 minutes after you drink the ferumoxsil. However, you may be asked to drink the liquid different hours till your MRI. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Since ferumoxsil is used only for the purposes of your MRI, you will not be on a dosing schedule.
• Contact your doctor if you think you have received too many of this medicine. Symptoms of a ferumoxsil overdose are not known.
• On the day of your MRI, avoid foods or beverages that upset your stomach. Ferumoxsil can reason mild to severe stomach discomfort.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· severe stomach pain or cramping; or
· skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
• Smaller serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
· mild stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
· upset stomach;
· skin rash or itching;
· headache; or
· numbness or tingling in or near your mouth.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Till receiving this medicine, speak your doctor if you are using iron supplements.
• There may be another drugs that can affect ferumoxsil. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your doctor has information about ferumoxsil written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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