What is Iron sucrose?
The treatment of iron deficiency Anaemia is treated with iron sucrose in patients with kidney disease. Use iron sucrose for adults and children over 2 years of age.
Other forms of anemia that are not caused by an iron deficiency cannot be treated with iron sucrose. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for iron sucrose.
Side effects of Iron sucrose
If you experience any of the following: hives, rash, or itching, You may also feel light-headed, have difficulty breathing, or notice swelling in your face, lips, and throat.
If you:
- Problems with your dialysis access point
- Chest pain;
- High blood pressure—severe headache, blurred vision, or a pounding sensation in your neck and ears.
- Low blood pressure A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- Signs of inflammation of the stomach lining include pain or swelling, bloating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and fever.
Iron sucrose can have a number of side effects.
- Fever, cold, or flu symptoms (sore neck, cough, stuffy nose, and sneezing).
- High or low blood pressure
- Headache, dizziness;
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- Back or muscle pain.
- Pain or swelling in the arm or leg
- Itching
- There may be bruising and irritation at the injection site.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice regarding side effects, reach out to your physician. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, your allergies, and the medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction after receiving an iron injection, then iron sucrose should be avoided.
Inform your doctor if any of the following apply to you:
- Hemochromatosis, or excess iron.
Inform your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. If you experience a severe reaction during the second or third trimester, iron sucrose may harm your unborn child. Iron deficiency during pregnancy can cause complications such as low birth weight or premature birth. It may be worth treating your condition while pregnant if the benefits outweigh the risks. Tell your doctor if you observe diarrhea or constipation in the baby.
Details on dosage
Infusion of iron sucrose into a vein. This injection will be given by a healthcare provider. The infusion may take up to two and a half hours. If you experience any pain or swelling when receiving iron sucrose, tell your carers.
The doctor will monitor you for 30 minutes or more to ensure that you are not allergic. Your doctor will need to conduct frequent tests to determine the length of time you should be treated with iron sucrose.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are unable to keep your appointment for iron sucrose, call your doctor and ask for further instructions.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
You may get dizzy if you stand up quickly from a seated or lying position.
Interaction with other drug
Iron sucrose injections may make it more difficult for you to absorb oral iron medications. You should tell your doctor if:
- Ferrous fumarate
- Ferrous gluconate;
- Ferrous sulfate and others
This list is incomplete. Iron sucrose can be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug interactions.
