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Overcom 100mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Panacea Biotec Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Iron
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Overcom 100mg Injection

Overcom 100mg Injection is used as a diet supplement and for treating or preventing iron deficiency in the blood. It is also used for improving athletic performance, canker sores and treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

Some people also use iron for depression, Crohn's disease, and fatigue. Women sometimes take this medicine to make up for the loss of iron due to heavy menstruation and to cure their inability to get pregnant.

This medication can cause poisoning if taken in large doses which can cause many serious problems including dangerously low blood pressure, stomach and intestinal distress, liver failure, and death.

It is considered safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women if taken in lower doses. If someone is suffering from diabetes, stomach or intestinal ulcers, intestinal inflammation or any hemoglobin disease then you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

The recommended dose of the medicine for adults suffering from iron deficiency is 50-100 mg, taken three times daily. The dosage is different for people of different ages and medical conditions. Consult your doctor to be sure of your dose.

Use with caution in patients with history of asthma, hepatic impairment, rheumatoid arthritis; not recommended in children <4 months of age; deaths associated with parenteral administration following anaphylactic-type reactions have been reported.

A test dose of 0.5 mL I.V. or I.M. should be given to observe for adverse reactions. Anemia in the elderly is often caused by "anemia of chronic disease" or associated with inflammation rather than blood loss.

Symptoms of overdose include erosion of GI mucosa, pulmonary edema, hyperthermia, convulsions, tachycardia, hepatic and renal impairment, coma, hematemesis, lethargy, tachycardia, acidosis, serum Fe level >300 mcg/mL requires treatment of overdose due to severe toxicity.

Although rare, if a severe iron overdose (when the serum iron concentration exceeds the total iron-binding capacity) occurs, it may be treated with deferoxamine. Deferoxamine may be administered I.V. (80 mg/kg over 24 hours) or I.M. (40-90 mg/kg every 8 hours).

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Overcom 100mg Injection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Overcom 100mg Injection ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Overcom 100mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Overcom 100mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medication is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Overcom 100mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Overcom 100mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Iron, please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The active constituent, iron is necessary for hemoglobin production. Thus after its ingestion, it combines with the globin and porphyrin chains to form hemoglobin, which is important for delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the other tissues of the body.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Overcom 100mg Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Lab Test

        May cause falsely elevated values of serum bilirubin and falsely decreased values of serum calcium.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medication interacts with the following medicines which include Quinolone, Tetracycline, Bisphosphonates, Levodopa, Levothyroxine, Methyldopa, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Chloramphenicol and Penicillamine.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Use with caution in patients with history of asthma, hepatic impairment, rheumatoid arthritis.

      FAQs about Overcom 100mg Injection

      • Ques : What is Overcom 100mg Injection?

        Ans : This medication is used for supplementing iron in the diet and treating or preventing iron deficiency in the blood.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Overcom 100mg Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Overcom 100mg Injection?

        Ans : The recommended dose of Iron for adults suffering from iron deficiency is 50-100 mg, taken three times daily.

      • Ques : Should I use Overcom 100mg Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Overcom 100mg Injection?

        Ans : This capsule should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      References

      • Iron- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/iron%20(fe)

      • Iron- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01592

      • Iron- NIH, U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]. medlineplus.gov 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://medlineplus.gov/iron.html

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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