Iron Sucrose Pharmacology

Iron Sucrose

About Iron Sucrose
Essential nutrient,parentral iron formulation,antianaemic.
Mechanism of Action of Iron Sucrose
N/A
Pharmacokinets of Iron Sucrose
Distribution:Vd: 7.9-10 L
Excretion: Renal
Onset of Action for Iron Sucrose
N/A
Duration of Action for Iron Sucrose
N/A
Half Life of Iron Sucrose
6 hr
Side Effects of Iron Sucrose
1.Hypotension
2.Muscle cramps
3.Headache
4.Nausea
5.Dizziness
6.Fatigue
7.Arthralgia
8.Back pain
9.Hypertension
10.Fluid overload
11.Peripheral edema
12.Cough
13.Vomiting
14.Diarrhea
15.Constipation
16.Pruritus
Contra-indications of Iron Sucrose
1.Hypersensitivity
2.Anemia not caused by iron deficiency
3.Iron overload
Special Precautions while taking Iron Sucrose
1.It should not be administered via intradermal, subcutaneous and intra muscular routes.
2.It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, do not drive a car, operate machinery while taking this medication.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Iron Sucrose
First-line IV iron therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease.
Interactions for Iron Sucrose
N/A
Typical Dosage for Iron Sucrose
HD-dependent CKD: 100 mg elemental iron IV (inj or infusion over 2-5 min) per dialysis session not to exceed total cumulative dose of 1000 mg divided in three doses/week

Non-dialysis-dependent CKD: 200 mg IV injection for 5 doses in over 14 d (cumulative 1000 mg in 14 day period)

PD-dependent CKD: 300 mg IV infusion (1.5 hr) for 2 doses 14 d apart, THEN 400 mg IV infusion (2.5 hr) 14 d later (cumulative 1000 mg divided in three doses/week)
Schedule of Iron Sucrose
N/A
Storage Requirements for Iron Sucrose
Store it at controlled room temperature (59? to 86?F). Protect from freezing.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Iron Sucrose
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Iron Sucrose
N/A

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