Iron Sucrose

Definition

A sterile aqueous complex of polynuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose for intravenous use. Following intravenous administration, iron sucrose is dissociated by the reticuloendothelial system into iron and sucrose; the sucrose component is eliminated mainly by urinary excretion. Iron sucrose can be administered with or without erythropoietin to raise hemoglobin levels and may be used in cases of oral iron therapy intolerance or ineffectiveness. Hypersensitivity reactions are less common with iron sucrose compared to other parenteral iron products, such as iron dextran.

Also known as Ferric Hydroxide Saccharate Injection, Ferric Hydroxide Sucrose Complex, Intravenous Ferric Hydroxide Saccharate, iron (III) Oxide, Saccharate, Iron Saccharate, Iron Saccharate Injection, IRON SUCROSE, Iron Sucrose for Injection, Iron Sucrose Injection, Saccharated Ferric Oxide, Saccharated Iron Oxide, Venofer — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC B03AB02 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C65963 per NCIT
• SCTID 129497004 per RXNORM
• SCTID 387206004 per RXNORM
• SCTID 421953007 per RXNORM
• UNII FZ7NYF5N8L per RXNORM

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