NCIt definition : A parenteral iron solution containing ferric iron complexed with carboxymaltose polymers,
used in parenteral iron-replacement therapy. Upon administration, ferric carboxymaltose
is removed from plasma by the reticuloendothelial system. Subsequently, ferric iron
binds to transferrin or is stored as ferritin. Transferrin-bound iron is transported
in the plasma to the liver, spleen and bone marrow, where it is incorporated into
hemoglobin, and to muscle, where it is incorporated into myoglobin.;