Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Composition of Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Haem Up Injection 5 ml contains Elemental Iron (20mg). It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Iron deficiency anemia

Key benefits

• In Iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce adequate healthy red blood cells. Haem UP 20mg Injection helps replenish iron stores in the body
• improving hemoglobin levels
• increasing oxygen delivery to tissues
• and reducing symptoms like fatigue and weakness.

How Haem Up Injection 5 ml works

Haem UP 20mg 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.

How to take Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Haem UP 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Most side effects of Haem Up are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Warnings and precautions

A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient.

Do not take Haem Up if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it.

How to store Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Haem Up Injection 5 ml

Haem UP 20mg Injection is given as a slow injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects. You may be asked for regular blood tests to check for blood cells and iron levels in the body. It might cause lowering of blood pressure. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CADILA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement

Chemical class:

Homogeneous transition metal compounds