MedDataToolIron sucrose is a medication used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. It works by providing iron, which is essential for making red blood cells that carry oxygen in the body. The medication is given through an intravenous (IV) injection, with adult patients typically starting at 100 mg for those on hemodialysis, 200 mg for those not on dialysis, or 300 to 400 mg for those on peritoneal dialysis, with a maximum total treatment of 1000 mg. It's important to know that iron sucrose should not be used if you have a known allergy to it. Additionally, if you are taking erythropoietin therapy, be sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider, as it may affect how iron sucrose works for you.
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Uses
- Iron deficiency anemia in chronic kidney disease.
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Dosage
Adults on hemodialysis: 100 mg slow IV injection per session.
Adults not on dialysis: 200 mg slow IV injection over 15 minutes.
Adults on peritoneal dialysis: 300 mg or 400 mg in divided doses.
Pediatric patients (2 years and older) with hemodialysis: 0.5 mg/kg every two weeks.
Pediatric patients with non-dialysis or peritoneal dialysis: 0.5 mg/kg every four weeks.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
diarrheanauseavomitingheadachedizzinesshypersensitivity reactions
Serious
hypotensioniron overload
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Risk of hypersensitivity reactions.
- May cause low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Risk of iron overload with excessive doses.
- Iron sucrose may reduce absorption of oral iron.
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Drug interactions
- Oral ironreduced absorption when taken together.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).