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Uniferon is a brand-name iron supplement administered via intravenous injection for treating iron deficiency anemia when oral iron therapy is insufficient or cannot be tolerated. It is commonly prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease, those undergoing dialysis, or individuals with conditions causing significant blood loss.
Uniferon is an IV iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia when oral iron is not effective or appropriate.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1314865
- Generic
- Uniferon
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients who cannot tolerate or respond to oral iron supplements. Commonly used in patients with chronic kidney disease, those on dialysis, and individuals with anemia due to chronic blood loss or malabsorption.
Uniferon contains iron sucrose, which replenishes iron stores in the body. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. By restoring iron levels, it helps improve red blood cell production and alleviates symptoms of anemia.
Administered by healthcare professionals as an IV infusion. May cause side effects including nausea, headache, or injection site reactions. Requires proper iron level assessment before use. Oral iron supplements should typically be discontinued during treatment. Patients should be monitored for signs of iron overload.
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