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Are you a parent or caregiver for someone who has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
See below for information on causes and symptoms, potential treatments, and valuable resources.
The person I am caring for is a:
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Child (aged 1-17)
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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia and what are its common symptoms?
IDA is a form of anemia that can develop when someone is consuming too little iron, or when their body is losing—or unable to properly absorb—iron.
- IDA interferes with the creation and function of red blood cells
- Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that helps carry oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body
- As a result, IDA may prevent the body from receiving sufficient oxygen
Causes of IDA in children include:
- Too little dietary iron
- Limited absorption of dietary iron
- GI (gastrointestinal) conditions
- Heavy menstrual bleeding: Ask your daughter about her menstrual flow. If it’s heavy, consider talking to her healthcare professional
- Renal (kidney) disease
- Cancer
Signs and symptoms of IDA in children include:
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Fatigue
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WEAKNESS
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Dizziness
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Shortness of Breath
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Pica (craving non-food items such as ice or dirt)
Some people with IDA experience a range of symptoms, while other people experience no symptoms at all. Not all patients feel the same way with IDA. It’s possible to confuse the signs of iron deficiency anemia with symptoms of other conditions you may have.
What treatment options are available?
Oral iron supplements- Even in healthy patients, the digestive tract can only absorb a small portion—less than 10%—of oral iron.* Therefore, the body might not get the full dose needed
- Oral iron can also cause hard-to-tolerate side effects (such as constipation or nausea)
IV iron- If oral iron is inadequate or not well tolerated, IV iron may help
- IV iron delivers 100% of its iron directly into the blood stream
What is Injectafer?
Injectafer is an IV iron delivered via infusion directly into the bloodstream to provide the most iron per course of treatment.†‡ It is FDA-approved to treat IDA in:
- adults and children (aged 1 year and older) for whom oral iron treatments haven’t worked or who cannot tolerate the side effects
- adults with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease
Injectafer is widely used and is the most-studied IV iron. It has been proven safe in clinical studies with more than 8800 people.
How do I prepare My Child for an infusion?
While infusions are available at some healthcare professional offices, they are more typically administered at a specially equipped and staffed medical facility known as an infusion center.
Hematologists (blood specialists) and oncologists (cancer specialists) frequently have experience treating IDA. Therefore, the infusion center is often a hematology or oncology clinic.
To find a facility that provides Injectafer, use this Injectafer Infusion Center Locator.
Before the infusion:
- Call ahead to confirm that the center provides Injectafer IV iron
- Dress them comfortably
- Let them eat normally, since there are no special dietary requirements
- Bring their insurance card (if they have one) and any other information the healthcare professional has requested
During and after the infusion, which typically takes about 15 minutes, a healthcare professional will monitor their response.
People fare better when they are willing and active participants in their IDA treatment.
Therefore, you should communicate with your child about their IDA and how the two of you—working together with your healthcare professional—can manage it:
- Let them know that IDA is common and treatable
- Explain their treatment plan in detailed, easy-to-understand language
- Reassure them that their treatment may help them
*Oral iron is typically taken in 300 mg or 320 mg tablets 3-4 times a day. The body is unable to absorb that much iron in the digestive tract at one time, so iron repletion may be possible in smaller oral iron doses over time.
†Compared to the dosing regimens of other intravenous (IV) iron treatments.
‡For iron deficiency anemia (IDA), one course of treatment is 2 doses of 750 mg separated by at least 7 days. For patients weighing less than 50 kg (110 lb), the recommended dosage is Injectafer 15 mg/kg body weight intravenously in 2 doses separated by at least 7 days per course.
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Adult (aged 18+)
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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia AND WHAT ARE ITS COMMON SYMPTOMS?
IDA is a form of anemia that can develop when someone is consuming too little iron, or when their body is losing—or unable to properly absorb—iron.
- IDA interferes with the creation and function of red blood cells
- Red blood cells contain hemoglobin (Hb), a protein that helps carry oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body
- As a result, IDA may prevent the body from receiving sufficient oxygen
Causes of IDA in adults include:
- Too little dietary iron
- Limited absorption of dietary iron
- GI (gastrointestinal) conditions
- Heavy menstrual bleeding: Ask your patient about her menstrual flow. If it’s heavy, consider talking to her healthcare professional
- Renal (kidney) disease
- Cancer
Signs and symptoms of IDA in adults include:
-
Fatigue
-
weakness
-
dizziness
-
Shortness of Breath
-
Pica (craving non-food items such as ice or dirt)
Some people with IDA experience a range of symptoms, while other people experience no symptoms at all. Not all patients feel the same way with IDA. It’s possible to confuse the signs of iron deficiency anemia with symptoms of other conditions you may have.
What treatment options are available?
Oral iron supplements- Even in healthy patients, the digestive tract can only absorb a small portion—less than 10%—of oral iron.* Therefore, the body might not get the full dose needed
- Oral iron can also cause hard-to-tolerate side effects (such as constipation or nausea)
IV iron- If oral iron is inadequate or not well tolerated, IV iron may help
- IV iron delivers 100% of its iron directly into the blood stream
WHAT IS INJECTAFER?
Injectafer is an IV iron delivered via infusion directly into the bloodstream to provide the most iron per course of treatment.†‡ It is FDA-approved to treat IDA in:
- adults and children (aged 1 year and older) for whom oral iron treatments haven’t worked or who cannot tolerate the side effects
- adults with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease
Injectafer is widely used and is the most-studied IV iron. It has been proven safe in clinical studies with more than 8800 people.
How do I prepare a loved one for an infusion?
While infusions are available at some healthcare professional offices, they are more typically administered at a specially equipped and staffed medical facility known as an infusion center.
Hematologists (blood specialists) and oncologists (cancer specialists) frequently have experience treating IDA. Therefore, the infusion center is often a hematology or oncology clinic.
To find a facility that provides Injectafer, use this Injectafer Infusion Center Locator.
Before the infusion:
- Call ahead to confirm that the center provides Injectafer IV iron
- Dress them comfortably
- Let them eat normally, since there are no special dietary requirements
- Bring their insurance card, photo ID, and any other information the healthcare professional has requested
During and after the infusion, which typically takes about 15 minutes, a healthcare professional will monitor their response.
People fare better when they are willing and active participants in their IDA treatment.
Therefore, you should communicate with your loved one about their IDA and how the two of you—working together with your healthcare professional—can manage it:
- Let them know that IDA is common and treatable
- Explain their treatment plan in detailed, easy-to-understand language
- Reassure them that their treatment may help them
Injectafer is given in 2 doses at least 7 days apart. Be sure your your loved one completes their full course of treatment.
*Oral iron is typically taken in 300 mg or 320 mg tablets 3-4 times a day. The body is unable to absorb that much iron in the digestive tract at one time, so iron repletion may be possible in smaller oral iron doses over time.
†Compared to the dosing regimens of other intravenous (IV) iron treatments.
‡For iron deficiency anemia (IDA), one course of treatment is 2 doses of 750 mg separated by at least 7 days. For patients weighing less than 50 kg (110 lb), the recommended dosage is Injectafer 15 mg/kg body weight intravenously in 2 doses separated by at least 7 days per course.
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If you have an Injectafer prescription, you may be able to get help with your out-of-pocket costs.
Injectafer cost savings
If you have an Injectafer prescription, you may be able to get help with your out-of-pocket costs.
The Injectafer Savings Program*
For eligible patients
- Assistance of up to $500 per dose
- Enrollment is valid for 2 courses of treatment per 12-month period
Patients receive EACH DOSE for as little as
$50†
*The Injectafer Savings Program is only available for patients who are commercially insured. Please see full Terms and Conditions.
†Insurance out-of-pocket payment must be over $50. Other restrictions may apply.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
To see if you’re eligible, visit injectafercopay.com or call 866-4-DSI-NOW (1-866-437-4669).
Restrictions apply.
HOW TO GET YOUR SAVINGS
Ask your healthcare professional to enroll you. They will need the last 4 digits of your Social Security number to confirm you’re eligible.
If your healthcare professional cannot enroll you, you can enroll yourself in one of two ways:
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Visit Injectafercopay.com OR
Best way to submit EOBs along with CMS-1500/UB-04 forms - Call Daiichi Sankyo Access Central
Once you’re enrolled and receive your infusion of Injectafer, your healthcare professional will bill the Injectafer Savings Program for your co-pay requirement.
If the co-pay requirement is more than $500 for your infusion, your healthcare professional may bill you for the remaining amount that you’ll need to pay.
If your healthcare professional requires you to pay the co-pay when you receive your infusion, the Injectafer Savings Program will reimburse you via paper check. To do this, you will need a Check Request Form. The best place to get the form is online at Injectafercopay.com. If you have any questions throughout the process, please call Daiichi Sankyo Access Central (1-866-437-4669).
- Website Injectafercopay.com OR
- Phone: 866-4-DSI-NOW (1-866-437-4669)
- Fax: 1-888-257-4673
- Mail: Injectafer Savings Program
100 Passaic Ave, Suite 245
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Call or enroll online
To determine whether you are eligible for the program and to enroll, you can:- Visit Injectafercopay.com OR
- Call 866-4-DSI-NOW (1-866-437-4669)
Qualifying patients are usually enrolled within a few minutes. Upon completion of the enrollment process, an Injectafer Savings Program virtual debit card number will be issued to you. You will receive a welcome letter in the mail, and your healthcare professional's office will receive a fax confirming your enrollment.
Injectafer Savings Program Terms and Conditions
- This offer is valid for commercially insured patients. Uninsured and cash-paying patients are NOT eligible for this Program.
- Depending on insurance coverage, eligible patients may pay no more than $50 per dose for up to four doses per calendar year. There is a maximum savings limit of $500 per dose, with an overall program limit of $2,000 per calendar year. Check with your pharmacist or healthcare professional for your co-pay discount. Patient out-of-pocket expense may vary.
- This offer is not valid for patients enrolled in Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D, Medicaid, or other federal or state healthcare programs, or private indemnity or HMO insurance plans that reimburse you for the entire cost of your prescription drugs. Patients may not use this card if they are Medicare-eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan or medical or prescription drug benefit program for retirees.
- An explanation of benefits (EOB) statement must be faxed, uploaded in the portal, or mailed in prior to transacting on the account numbers for co-pay assistance.
- Offer is invalid for claims or transactions more than 180 days from the date on the EOB.
- Patients will be automatically re-enrolled in the next calendar year. If there is no co-pay claim activity for 18 months, the enrollment will be canceled.
- Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice. Offer good only in the USA, including Puerto Rico, at participating pharmacies or healthcare professionals.
- Void if prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted.
- This account number is not transferable. The selling, purchasing, trading, or counterfeiting of this account number is prohibited by law.
- This account number is not insurance.
- By redeeming this account number, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer.
- Qualified patients receiving Injectafer will be allowed a 180-day retroactive enrollment period from the date of EOB (eligibility of benefit form) to receive benefits under the program rules.