Pronunciation: iron SOO-krose
Generic Name: Iron Sucrose
Brand Name: Venofer
Iron Sucrose is used for:
Treating iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Iron Sucrose is elemental iron as an injection. It replenishes body iron stores in patients with iron deficiency.
Do NOT use Iron Sucrose if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Iron Sucrose
- you have high blood levels of iron
- you have anemia not caused by a lack of iron
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Iron Sucrose:
Some medical conditions may interact with Iron Sucrose. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had an allergic reaction to another injectable iron product (eg, iron dextran)
- if you have certain stomach or bowel problems (eg, colitis, Crohn disease, diverticulitis, peptic ulcer), or certain blood diseases (eg, porphyria, thalassemia)
- if you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Iron Sucrose. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Oral iron supplements because their effectiveness may be decreased by Iron Sucrose
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Iron Sucrose may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Iron Sucrose:
Use Iron Sucrose as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Iron Sucrose is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Iron Sucrose.
- If you miss a dose of Iron Sucrose, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Iron Sucrose.
Important safety information:
- Iron Sucrose may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting. To help prevent this, sit up or stand slowly. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, light-headedness, or weakness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Iron Sucrose.
- Serious and sometimes fatal allergic reactions have been reported with Iron Sucrose. You will be monitored while you receive Iron Sucrose and for at least 30 minutes after you receive it. Tell your doctor right away if you develop unusual symptoms during or after treatment (eg, difficulty breathing, dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, swelling). Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Iron Sucrose should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- Lab tests, such as hemoglobin, hematocrit, and iron levels, will be required to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Iron Sucrose while you are pregnant. It is not known if Iron Sucrose is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Iron Sucrose, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Iron Sucrose:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; muscle cramps; nausea; taste changes; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); burning or pain at the injection site; burning, numbness, or tingling; chest pain; fainting; loss of consciousness; severe or persistent dizziness, headache, or light-headedness; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Iron Sucrose side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Iron Sucrose:
Iron Sucrose is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. Keep Iron Sucrose out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Iron Sucrose, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Iron Sucrose is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Iron Sucrose. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Iron Sucrose resources
- Iron Sucrose Side Effects (in more detail)
- Iron Sucrose Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Iron Sucrose Drug Interactions
- Iron Sucrose Support Group
- 3 Reviews for Iron Sucrose - Add your own review/rating
- Iron Sucrose Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
- Iron Sucrose Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Venofer Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Venofer Consumer Overview
Compare Iron Sucrose with other medications
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
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