Sodium ferric gluconate complex
Generic name: sodium ferric gluconate complex [ SOE-dee-um-FER-ik-GLU-koe-nate-KOM-plex ]
Brand names: Ferrlecit, Nulecit
Dosage form: intravenous solution (12.5 mg/mL)
Drug class:Iron products
What is sodium ferric gluconate complex?
Sodium ferric gluconate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.
Sodium ferric gluconate complex is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is for people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Sodium ferric gluconate complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use sodium ferric gluconate complex if you are allergic to sodium ferric gluconate complex or benzyl alcohol.
Sodium ferric gluconate complex is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. Sodium ferric gluconate complex may contain an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young or premature babies.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
iron overload syndrome; or
if you receive regular blood transfusions.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is sodium ferric gluconate complex given?
Sodium ferric gluconate complex is given as an infusion into a vein during your dialysis session. This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 1 hour to complete.
You will need frequent medical tests.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since sodium ferric gluconate complex is given during dialysis, sodium ferric gluconate complex does not have a separate dosing schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while receiving sodium ferric gluconate complex?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Sodium ferric gluconate complex side effects
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