Injectafer and Anaphylaxis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anaphylaxis is reported as a side effect among people who take Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Protonix, and have Iron deficiency anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anaphylaxis when taking Injectafer. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,266 people who have side effects when taking Injectafer from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Injectafer?

Injectafer has active ingredients of ferric carboxymaltose. eHealthMe is studying from 3,270 Injectafer users. Check the latest studies of Injectafer.

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death) is found to be associated with 1,929 drugs and 2,859 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anaphylaxis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

3,266 people reported to have side effects when taking Injectafer.
Among them, 58 people (1.78%) have Anaphylaxis.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Injectafer when they have Anaphylaxis? *

What is the gender of people who have Anaphylaxis when taking Injectafer? *

female: 77.5 %
male: 22.5 %

What is the age of people who have Anaphylaxis when taking Injectafer? *

What are other drugs people take besides Injectafer? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anaphylaxis? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 6.90%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 5.17%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 2 people, 3.45%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 2 people, 3.45%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 3.45%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.45%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 2 people, 3.45%
Kidney Infection: 2 people, 3.45%
Cardiac Failure: 2 people, 3.45%
Swelling: 2 people, 3.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 5 people, 8.62%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 3.45%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 3.45%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 2 people, 3.45%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 3.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 3.45%
Gastrointestinal Inflammation (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 2 people, 3.45%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 3.45%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 2 people, 3.45%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

An?eli? N, Erdeljan S, Popovi? R, Bo?i? T, "Anaphylaxis on graft reperfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation: A case study", Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2016 Jan .
Thangakunam B, Christopher DJ, Mathews V, Srivastava A, "Mesenchymal stromal stem cell therapy in advanced interstitial lung disease-Anaphylaxis and short-term follow-up", Lung India: official organ of Indian Chest Society, 2015 Jan .
Guensley Delva, M. D., & Muse, I, "Rare case of laryngeal edema and anaphylaxis to Ofirmev (IV Acetaminophen): Case Report", , 2012 Jan .
Azkur D, Yoldas T, Toyran M, Kocabas CN, "A pediatric case of anaphylaxis due to octreotide", Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology, 2011 Dec .
An?eli? N, Erdeljan S, Popovi? R, Bo?i? T, "Anaphylaxis on graft reperfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation: A case study", Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2016 Jan .
Thangakunam B, Christopher DJ, Mathews V, Srivastava A, "Mesenchymal stromal stem cell therapy in advanced interstitial lung disease-Anaphylaxis and short-term follow-up", Lung India: official organ of Indian Chest Society, 2015 Jan .
Guensley Delva, M. D., & Muse, I, "Rare case of laryngeal edema and anaphylaxis to Ofirmev (IV Acetaminophen): Case Report", , 2012 Jan .
Azkur D, Yoldas T, Toyran M, Kocabas CN, "A pediatric case of anaphylaxis due to octreotide", Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology, 2011 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ferric carboxymaltose (the active ingredients of Injectafer) and Injectafer (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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