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Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) is used intravenously to replenish body iron stores in patients with iron deficiency anemia. Venofer® is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease.

Venofer® should not be taken if you have a known allergy to Venofer®.  Do not use if you have symptoms of too much iron in your blood.


What is Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP)?
Venofer® is an intravenous iron used to replenish iron stores and correct iron deficiency anemia in CKD patients with iron deficiency anemia.

How does Venofer® work?
Venofer® helps your body make healthy red blood cells by supplying iron, a necessity for red blood cell production.

What is Venofer® treatment?
Your healthcare professional will administer an injection of Venofer® in his or her office or clinic. Depending on your individual condition, your healthcare professional will determine how many injections you will need.

What are the side effects of taking Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP)?
Serious hypersensitivity reactions (serious allergic reactions) have been reported in patients taking Venofer®, including life-threatening and fatal reactions (shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, convulsion, severe difficulty in breathing).  Significant hypotension (low blood pressure) has been reported in patients who receive IV iron whether or not they are on dialysis.  Hypotension (low blood pressure) following administration of Venofer® may be related to how fast and how much of the drug is given.  See Important Safety Information below and Full Prescribing Information for more information.

The most common side effects of Venofer® observed in clinical trials are:  low blood pressure (hypotension), taste disturbance, swelling in arms and lets, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, dizziness, and high blood pressure.  Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.  Please see Full Prescribing Information for more information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

 
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Important Safety Information

Serious allergic type reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and resulted in death, have been reported in patients receiving Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP). Patients may experience shock, clinically significant hypotension (low blood pressure), loss of consciousness, and/or collapse. If allergic type reactions occur during use, use of Venofer® should stop immediately. Patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of allergic type reactions during and after use of Venofer® for at least 30 minutes and until clinical symptoms are normal. Venofer® should only be given when people, equipment and drugs are immediately available for the treatment of serious allergic type reactions.

Significant hypotension (low blood pressure) has been reported in patients who receive Venofer®. Hypotension (low blood pressure) following administration of Venofer® may be related to how fast and how much of the drug is given.

Venofer® should not be taken if you have symptoms of too much iron in your blood (including low blood pressure, taste disturbance, joint aches, and nausea/vomiting), or if you have a known allergy to Venofer®.

In studies, the most common side effects of Venofer® included a temporary drop in blood pressure, infections, taste disturbance, muscle cramps, swelling of the arms and legs, nausea, headache, and diarrhea. These are not all the possible side effects of Venofer®. For more information ask your healthcare professional or contact American Regent at 1-800-645-1706.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.


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