Iron Sucrose

Drug #1161

Iron Sucrose used for parentral treatment of iron deficiency.

Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Metal Sugar.

It is classified in Parenteral Iron Preparation pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 43200 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Iron Sucrose · pH: 9.5.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 6hr, renal excretion is 5% in first 4 hour.

Indications

Iron Sucrose is primarily indicated in conditions like Anaemia, Iron deficiency.

Contraindications

Iron Sucrose is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Iron Sucrose's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
150 mg	150 mg	—	IV	Once,2-3 times a week
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Iron Sucrose is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal distress, Edema, Fever, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension , Metallic taste, Muscle pain, Nausea and vomiting.

Warnings / Precautions

This medication should be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Because body iron excretion is limited and excess tissue iron can be hazardous, caution should be exercised to withhold iron administration in the presence of evidence of tissue iron overload. Avoid intake of oral iron preparations before administering parenteral iron. For IV administration only. Use of intradermal, subcutaneous, IM, or intra-arterial iron administration is contraindicated. Medication should be administered 1 to 3 times/wk. Do not administer iron sucrose more than 3 times a week.

Interference in Pathology

Iron Sucrose may interfere in the diagnosis of Monitoring of hematologic profile.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Inj

100 mg 100 mg/5ml 20 mg 20 mg/ml

Inj-IV

20 mg/ml

Syrup

20 mg/5ml

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inj

20 mg/ml

Storage Conditions

Iron Sucrose should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.10.1 — Antianemia drugs

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Iron Sucrose in Pakistan:

Adcare AGP Amarant Asian Barrett Biolabs Bosch Brookes Caraway Crest Genix Glitz Hansel Helix Hilton Ipram Kinsa MEDISAVE Merck Nabiqasim Neutro Nexus RG Sami Saturn Schazoo Shaigan Surge Unit Tiech Wellborne WnsFeild Z-Jans