IRON SUCROSE (INJECTION)

(EYE urn SOO krose) Brand: Venofer

What is the most significant information I must know about iron sucrose injection?

• You must not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an iron injection, or if you have iron overload (the buildup of excess iron) or hemochromatosis.

• Till you receive iron sucrose injection, speak your doctor if you have low blood pressure, hepatitis, or if you have received much blood transfusions in the past.

• Iron sucrose injection can create it harder for your body to absorb iron medications you take by mouth. Speak your doctor if you are taking iron supplements or another iron-based oral medications.

What is iron sucrose injection?

• Iron sucrose is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is significant for much functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

• Iron sucrose injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney malady. It is generally given with other medicine to promote the growth of red blood cells (such as Aranesp, Epogen, or Procrit).

• This medicine is not for treating another forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

• Iron sucrose injection may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till I receive iron sucrose injection?

• You must not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an iron injection, or if you have iron overload (the buildup of excess iron) or hemochromatosis.

• If you have any of these another conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use iron sucrose injection:

· low blood pressure;

· hepatitis; or

· if you have received much blood transfusions.

• FDA pregnancy category B. Iron sucrose injection is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether iron sucrose injection passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I use iron sucrose injection?

• Iron sucrose injection is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein or directly into a dialysis line. You will receive this injection in a clinic, hospital, or dialysis setting.

• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition and not causing deleterious effects, your blood may need to be tested often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with iron sucrose injection. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor if you miss an appointment for your iron sucrose injection.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have received too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, joint or muscle pain, swelling, numbness or tingling, trouble breathing, slow heart course, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop).

• These symptoms may also occur if the medicine is infused too quickly.

What must I avoid while using iron sucrose injection?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using iron sucrose injection.

What are the possible side effects of iron sucrose injection?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching; wheezing, difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Speak your caregivers right away if you have a serious side effect such as:

· chest pain;

· feeling like you might pass out;

· swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

· trouble breathing; or

· dangerously tall blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· muscle cramps;

· weakness, weary feeling;

· dizziness, anxiety, headache;

· nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

· diarrhea, constipation;

· ear pain;

· sore throat, sinus pain or congestion;

· decreased sense of taste;

· joint pain; or

· pain, swelling, burning, or irritation near the IV needle.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect iron sucrose injection?

· ferrous fumarate (Feostat, Ferrets, Ferrocite, Hemocyte, Ircon, Tandem);

· ferrous gluconate (Ferate, Fergon); and

· ferrous sulfate (Feosol, Fer-Gen-Sol, Slow Fe), and others.

• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with iron sucrose injection. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about iron sucrose injection.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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