Iron-sucrose Injectable Solution

Name: Iron-sucrose Injectable Solution

Highlights for iron-sucrose

IRON SUCROSE (AHY ern SOO krohs) is an iron complex. Iron is used to make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. This medicine is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with chronic kidney disease.

This drug also comes in other forms, including Chewable tablet

This drug can cause serious side effects. See which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

Know how to use your medication, and learn what might happen if you miss a dose.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions.

Know what to watch for and get tips for reducing your risks while taking this drug.

Iron-sucrose Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • breathing problems
  • changes in blood pressure
  • cough
  • fast, irregular heartbeat
  • feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
  • fever or chills
  • flushing, sweating, or hot feelings
  • joint or muscle aches/pains
  • seizures
  • swelling of the ankles or feet
  • unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • diarrhea
  • feeling achy
  • headache
  • irritation at site where injected
  • nausea, vomiting
  • stomach upset
  • tiredness

Iron-sucrose May Interact with Other Medications

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

  • deferoxamine
  • dimercaprol
  • other iron products

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

  • chloramphenicol
  • deferasirox
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.

How to Use iron-sucrose

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • anemia not caused by low iron levels
  • heart disease
  • high levels of iron in the blood
  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to iron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
What if I miss a dose?

It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or healthcare professional regularly. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

You may need to follow a special diet. Talk to your doctor. Foods that contain iron include: whole grains/cereals, dried fruits, beans, or peas, leafy green vegetables, and organ meats (liver, kidney).

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

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