Sodium Ironedetate
Sodium Ironedetate is an iron preparation used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia. It contains iron in a chelated form with EDTA, which enhances bioavailability and tolerability compared to conventional iron supplements. This medication is commonly prescribed for patients with documented iron deficiency, including pregnant women, individuals with poor dietary iron intake, and those with conditions causing chronic blood loss.
Sodium Ironedetate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia, formulated as a chelated iron compound for improved absorption and tolerability.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- B03AB03
- RxNorm
- 105673
- Generic
- Sodium Ironedetate
- Class
- atc-b03
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia in adults and children. Commonly prescribed for iron deficiency due to inadequate dietary intake, pregnancy, blood loss, or malabsorption syndromes. May also be used in patients who cannot tolerate conventional iron salts due to gastrointestinal side effects.
Sodium Ironedetate provides iron in a chelated form bound to EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). This chelation improves gastrointestinal absorption of iron and reduces the risk of gastric irritation commonly associated with non-chelated iron preparations. The iron is then utilized in the body for hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport.
Should be taken as directed, typically on an empty stomach for optimal absorption (though may be taken with food if gastrointestinal tolerance is a concern). Iron absorption may be decreased when taken with certain foods, beverages, or medications including antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and calcium supplements. Keep out of reach of children as iron overdose can be dangerous. Common side effects may include mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or constipation.
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