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Iron sucrose
Pronounced EYE-ern SOO-krose
Brand names: Venofer
Type: Intravenous iron · All Kidney & Dialysis Medicines
What Iron sucrose is used for
- Iron deficiency anemia in chronic kidney disease
- Iron deficiency during dialysis treatments
◆ Kidney note
The standard IV iron used during hemodialysis, since oral iron is often poorly absorbed and insufficient in kidney failure.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Injection site irritation
Important cautions
- Given in monitored settings because allergic reactions, while uncommon, can be serious
- Iron blood tests guide how much is given so iron does not overload
How it comes
Injection into a vein (clinic or dialysis unit). This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.