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Iron sucrose is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.
Iron sucrose is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Iron sucrose is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.
Iron sucrose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Iron sucrose is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.
Iron sucrose is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Iron sucrose is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.
Iron sucrose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with iron sucrose if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an iron injection.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
hemochromatosis or iron overload (the buildup of excess iron).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Iron sucrose can harm an unborn baby if you have a severe reaction to this medicine during your second or third trimester. However, not treating iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may cause complications such as premature birth or low birth weight. The benefit of treating your condition during pregnancy may outweigh any risks.
If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor if you notice diarrhea or constipation in the nursing baby.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, rash, itching ; feeling light-headed; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have:
problems with your dialysis vein access point; chest pain; high blood pressure --severe headache , blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears; low blood pressure --a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or signs of inflammation in the lining of your stomach --pain or swelling, bloating, nausea, vomiting , loss of appetite, diarrhea , fever.
Common side effects of iron sucrose may include:
fever, cold or flu symptoms ( sore throat , cough, stuffy nose, sneezing); high or low blood pressure ; headache, dizziness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; muscle or joint pain , back pain ; pain or swelling in an arm or leg; itching; or bruising or irritation where the medicine was injected.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
100 to 200 mg (150 (150)) As recommended. IV — Once,2-3 times a week
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Treatment with iron sucrose injections can make it harder for your body to absorb iron medications you take by mouth. Tell your doctor if you are taking iron supplements or other iron-based oral medications, such as:
ferrous fumarate ; ferrous gluconate ; or ferrous sulfate , and others.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect iron sucrose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
