Ferric pyrophosphate
Name: Ferric pyrophosphate
Adverse Effects
>10%
Procedural hypotension (21.6%)
1-10%
Muscle spasms (9.6%)
Headache (9.2%)
Pain in extremity (6.8%)
Peripheral edema (6.8%)
Dyspnea (5.8%)
Back pain (4.5%)
Pyrexia (4.5%)
Urinary tract infection (4.5%)
Asthenia (4.1%)
Fatigue (3.8%)
Arteriovenous fistula thrombosis (3.4%)
Arteriovenous fistula site hemorrhage (3.4%)
<1%
Hypersensitivity reactions (0.3%)
Frequency Not Defined
Asthenia
Dizziness
Constipation
Nausea
Pruritus
Patient Handout
Ferric pyrophosphate Interactions
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Other drugs may interact with ferric pyrophosphate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
How is ferric pyrophosphate given?
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using ferric pyrophosphate.
Ferric pyrophosphate is added directly to the dialyzer fluid and given during hemodialysis.
A healthcare provider will give you this injection. Ferric pyrophosphate is not for use with home hemodialysis.
You will be watched closely after receiving ferric pyrophosphate, to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction to the medication.
To be sure this medicine is helping your condition, you may need frequent blood tests.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive ferric pyrophosphate with your hemodialysis, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What other drugs will affect ferric pyrophosphate?
Other drugs may interact with ferric pyrophosphate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.