Iron sucrose
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| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Venofer |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | FDA Professional Drug Information |
| Pregnancy category |
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| Legal status |
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| Routes of administration |
Intravenous |
| Identifiers | |
| ATC code | B03AC (WHO) |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | [Na2Fe5O8(OH) •3(H2O)]n •m(C12H22O11) |
| Molecular mass | 34,000 to 60,000 g/mol |
Iron sucrose (brand name Venofer) is an intravenously administered iron product indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.[1] It is frequently used in patients undergoing hemodialysis, those undergoing erythropoietin therapy, and/or patients who have chronic kidney disease. It is a type 2 complex which limits the maximum dose that can be given to 200mg which requires several administrations.
References
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External links
- Venofer entry on Drugs.com
- Venofer brand website
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