Iron Sucrose 100mg/5mL Injection

Product Introduction

Iron Sucrose 100mg/5mL Injection is intravenous iron replacement for confirmed iron-deficiency anaemia when oral treatment is ineffective, unsuitable or insufficient. It is used in selected kidney-disease and other iron-deficiency treatment plans, not for every cause of tiredness or anaemia.

How to use

A trained professional administers iron sucrose into a vein by slow injection or infusion. Blood pressure and signs of hypersensitivity are monitored during treatment and for at least 30 minutes afterwards, until clinically stable. It is not an intramuscular preparation.

How it works

Iron sucrose releases iron for transport by transferrin and storage as ferritin, supporting hemoglobin production and correction of iron deficiency.

Side effects

Possible effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, cramps, flushing, altered taste, injection-site pain, low blood pressure, and muscle or joint aches. Serious concerns include severe allergic reaction, collapse, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and iron overload with repeated therapy.

Important information

Tell the injection team about a previous reaction to injectable iron, an active infection, liver disease, iron overload or low blood pressure. Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, kidney disease, dialysis and any oral iron or other anaemia treatment.