MedDataToolVenofer is a medication used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with chronic kidney disease. It works by providing iron directly into the bloodstream, which helps your body make red blood cells. The medication is given through an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion, with adults 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, and the total treatment can go up to 1000 mg. It's important to know that if you have a known allergy to Venofer, you should not use it. Additionally, if you are taking erythropoietin therapy, be sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider, as it may affect how Venofer 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 by slow injection or infusion during dialysis.
Adults not on dialysis: 200 mg by slow injection or infusion on 5 occasions over 14 days.
Adults on peritoneal dialysis: 300 mg or 400 mg in divided doses over 28 days.
Pediatric patients (2 years and older) with hemodialysis: 0.5 mg/kg every two weeks.
Pediatric patients (2 years and older) 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
diarrheanauseavomitingheadachedizzinesshypotensionhypersensitivity reactions
Serious
iron overloadsevere hypotension
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Risk of hypersensitivity reactions.
- May cause low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Risk of iron overload.
- May reduce absorption of oral iron preparations.
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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).