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Iron sucrose

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Trade names
  
Venofer

ATC code
  
B03AC (WHO)

Routes of administration
  
Intravenous

Legal status
  
US: ℞-only

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
FDA Professional Drug Information

Pregnancy category
  
US: B (No risk in non-human studies)

Iron sucrose (brand name Venofer) is an intravenously administered iron product indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. 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 1000mg which requires 5-10 administrations.

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