C1 Inhibitor (Human) and Niferex

• Generic Name: C1 esterase inhibitor (human)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Berinert, Cinryze, Haegarda, Ruconest

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor is a man-made form of a protein in blood that helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called hereditary angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing.

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor is used in people with hereditary angioedema. Berinert is used to treat attacks of angioedema. Cinryze and Haegarda are used to prevent attacks of angioedema.

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: iron polysaccharide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names:

  Fe-Tinic 150, Ferrex 150 Plus, Niferex-150, Ezfe, Ferrex-150, Ferus Pic-150, Iferex 150, Niferex Elixir, NovaFerrum 50, Nu-Iron 150, Poly Iron, ProFe, Myferon 150, Novaferrum, Poly-Iron

Niferex contains a combination of ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system. Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Niferex is a dietary iron supplement, and is used to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

Niferex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.