- Brand Name : Triferic AVNU
- Drug Class : Iron Products
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Ferric Pyrophosphate IV and How Does It Work?
Ferric Pyrophosphate IV is a prescription medication used for the replacement of iron to maintain hemoglobin in patients with hemodialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (HDD-CKD).
- Ferric Pyrophosphate IV is available under the following different brand names: Triferic AVNU
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Ferric Pyrophosphate IV?
Common side effects of Ferric Pyrophosphate IV include:
- headache
- swelling of extremities
- weakness/lethargy
- AV fistula thrombosis
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- AV fistula site hemorrhage
- fever
- fatigue
- procedural low blood pressure (hypotension)
- muscle spasms
- pain in extremities
- back pain, and
- shortness of breath
Serious side effects of Ferric Pyrophosphate IV include:
- rash
- hives
- shortness of breath
- low blood pressure
- fast heartbeat
- dizziness
- flushing, and fatigue
- bleeding around your dialysis vein access point
- blue-colored skin, bulging purple-colored veins that are visible through the skin
- swelling in the arms, legs, or fingers
- unusual bleeding or bruising, coughing up blood
- a light-headed feeling
- fever
- pain or burning while passing urine
Rare side effects of Ferric Pyrophosphate IV include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.