Generic name:iron sucrose (injection) [ EYE-urn-SOO-krose ]
Drug class:Iron products
What is Venofer?
Venofer injection contains iron sucrose, a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Venofer is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.
Venofer is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.
Venofer is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Warnings
You should not receive Venofer 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.
Iron sucrose can make it harder for your body to absorb iron medications you take by mouth. Tell your doctor if you are taking iron supplements or other iron-based oral medications.
Before you receive Venofer, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, hepatitis, or if you have received many blood transfusions in the past.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an iron injection.
To make sure Venofer injection is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
hemochromatosis or iron overload (the buildup of excess iron).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Iron sucrose can harm an unborn baby if you have a severe reaction to this medicine during your second or third trimester. However, not treating iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may cause complications such as premature birth or low birth weight. The benefit of treating your condition duri...
