Venofer
Venofer is a medicine that contains iron, used when your body doesn't have enough iron, a condition called iron deficiency.
Form
injektioneste, liuos/infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Strength
20 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Iron(III)hydroxide sucrose complex
Manufacturer
Vifor France
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide how much Venofer you need based on your blood tests.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give Venofer directly into a vein: either as a slow injection, as a drip (infusion), or through a dialysis machine during dialysis.
Important
Your doctor will decide the total dose and how often you receive Venofer. A single injection can contain a maximum of 200 mg of iron (10 ml).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Changes in taste, such as a metallic taste.
- •Changes in blood pressure (can be low or high).
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea).
- •Reactions at the injection or infusion site, such as pain, irritation, itching, bruising, or skin discoloration.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, which can sometimes be severe, causing low blood pressure, facial swelling, trouble breathing, or chest pain.
- •Headache or feeling dizzy.
- •Stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting.
- •Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
- •Skin reactions like itching, rash, flushing, or a burning sensation.
- •Muscle cramps, muscle pain, or joint pain.
- •Tingling, numbness, or a reduced sense of touch.
- •Inflammation of a vein (phlebitis).
- •Constipation.
- •Pain in your arms or legs, or back pain.
- •Chills, feeling weak, or very tired.
- •Swelling in your hands and feet.
- •Fainting or feeling drowsy.
- •Fast heartbeats (palpitations).
- •Fever or increased sweating.
- •Flu-like symptoms (like fever, muscle, and joint pain) a few hours or days after the injection.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to Venofer or any of its ingredients, or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to other iron medicines given into a vein.
- Tell your doctor if you have any infections, severe asthma, eczema, liver problems, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or past allergies to medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- If you feel dizzy or confused after receiving Venofer, do not drive or use machines.
- Venofer is not recommended for use in children.
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- Do not take iron medicines by mouth at the same time, as they may not work well.