Chemical formula: C₂₄H₄₄FeO₂₅- Molecular mass: 788.4 g/mol
The iron complex ferric carboxymaltose is designed to provide, in a controlled way, utilisable iron for the iron transport and storage proteins in the body (transferrin and ferritin, respectively). Ferric carboxymaltose treatment results in an increase in reticulocyte count, serum ferritin levels and TSAT levels to within normal ranges.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| B03AB05 | Ferric oxide polymaltose complexes | B Blood and blood forming organs → B03 Antianemic preparations → B03A Iron preparations → B03AB Iron trivalent, oral preparations |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERINJECT Solution for injection/infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Ferric carboxymaltose is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Romania (RO)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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