Ferrlecit
Ferrlecit is an intravenous iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults and children. It is particularly commonly used in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis, where oral iron supplements may not be adequately absorbed or tolerated. The medication is administered by slow IV infusion to replenish iron stores and support red blood cell production.
Ferrlecit is an IV iron supplement that treats iron deficiency anemia, especially in dialysis patients who cannot take oral iron.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 50013
- Generic
- Ferrlecit
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults and children, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis where oral iron therapy is inadequate or not tolerated.
Provides iron directly into the bloodstream via intravenous administration. The iron is then utilized by the bone marrow to produce hemoglobin and support red blood cell formation, effectively replenishing depleted iron stores.
Administered as a slow IV infusion (typically over 10-60 minutes). Unlike oral iron, it bypasses gastrointestinal absorption. Patients should be monitored for allergic reactions and iron parameters (ferritin, transferrin saturation). May cause hypotension or hypersensitivity reactions during or after infusion.
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