Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex (By injection)

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Treats iron deficiency anemia.

Drug classes

Parenteral Mineral-Trace Mineral (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Sodium ferric gluconate complex injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (not enough iron in the blood). It is used in patients with kidney disease who are receiving dialysis and a medicine called epoetin to prevent anemia. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is an iron replacement product.

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. This condition is called iron deficiency (iron shortage) or iron deficiency anemia.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Other uses (PubMed Health)

How To Use

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Missed dose: This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor or dialysis clinic for instructions.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

This medicine may reduce your body’s absorption of oral iron supplements. Ask your doctor if you have questions about this.

When Not To Use

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sodium ferric gluconate.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine may cause low blood pressure for a few hours after it is given.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Possible side effects

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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Chest pain, trouble breathing

Confusion, weakness, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips

Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches

Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Headache or tiredness

Leg cramps or pain

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite

Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Brand names include

Ferrlecit, Novaplus Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex Sucrose, Nulecit, PREMIERPro Rx Ferrlecit

There may be other brand names for this medicine.