Convenient IV Iron Therapy. Raise your iron!

Venofer® Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) is used to correct low levels of iron (anemia) in long-term (chronic) kidney disease patients whether or not on dialysis. Venofer® raises iron levels and helps keep anemia under control. It is easily administered through an injection into your vein (called intravenous, or IV) done at your doctor's office or outpatient setting. And, it is effective whether you are receiving or not receiving an erythropoietin (a therapy to increase red blood cell production).

If your doctor determines that you need an iron supplement, you may be able to tolerate Venofer® more than iron taken by mouth. This website will help you, and your family, understand more about this treatment and management of your condition.



 


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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 (CKD).

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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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.

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