Iron sucrose (Venofer)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Iron, which is needed for various biologic processes, including synthesis of hemoglobin and multiple enzymatic processes.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

  • 1 mL of Venofer provides 20 mg of elemental iron

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Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 2000-11-06: Approved for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Also known as

  • Brand name: Venofer

References