Warnings


What may interact with Auryxia?

If you are taking this iron product, you should not take iron in any other medicine or dietary supplement.

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alendronate
-antacids
-cefdinir
-chloramphenicol
-cholestyramine
-deferoxamine
-dimercaprol
-etidronate
-medicines for stomach ulcers or other stomach problems
-pancreatic enzymes
-quinolone antibiotics (examples: Cipro, Floxin, Levaquin, Tequin and others)
-risedronate
-tetracycline antibiotics (examples: doxycycline, tetracycline, minocycline, and others)
-thyroid hormones

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Auryxia?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-frequently drink alcohol
-bowel disease
-hemolytic anemia
-iron overload (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis)
-liver disease
-problems with swallowing
-stomach ulcer or other stomach problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to iron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Auryxia?

Use iron supplements only as directed by your health care professional. You will need important blood work while you are taking this medicine. It may take 3 to 6 months of therapy to treat low iron levels. Pregnant women should follow the dose and length of iron treatment as directed by their doctors.

Do not use iron longer than prescribed, and do not take a higher dose than recommended. Long-term use may cause excess iron to build-up in the body.

Do not take iron with antacids. If you need to take an antacid, take it 2 hours after a dose of iron.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children. Even small amounts of iron can be harmful to a child.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.