Iron Sucrose
Description
Iron Sucrose is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with non-iron deficient anemia and iron overload.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Iron Sucrose
- Swelling of face, hands, and lower legs, or feet
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Dry skin
- Nausea and Vomiting
Uses of Iron Sucrose
What is it prescribed for?
- Iron Deficiency Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to iron sucrose, other iron supplements or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Iron overload
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with iron overload conditions such as hemochromatosis (a condition of excess iron in the body) due to the risk of adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Hypersensitivity reactions
This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, low blood pressure, etc. The patient should be monitored for signs and symptoms of allergic reactions during and after therapy with this medicine for about 30 minutes. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Severe Asthma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe asthma due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Hypotension
This medicine may lower blood pressure and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure), since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Benazepril
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Ferrous Gluconate
Dimercaprol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Iron Sucrose replenishes depleted iron stores thereby promotes the transport of oxygen via hemoglobin.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Iron products
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 May 2019
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