What is Panhematin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Panhematin

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Panhematin

Panhematin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Panhematin?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hemin.

Panhematin warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• This medicine may cause kidney problems.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them, although the risk is low. Human donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses to keep the transmission risk low. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

Panhematin interactions & what to avoid when taking Panhematin

• Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using birth control pills (containing estrogen), a blood thinner (including warfarin), medicine to treat seizures, or steroid medicines.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.