IRON SUCROSE 100MG INJECTION

Iron Sucrose 100 mg is an injection manufactured by Novo Lilly Pharma which is used for the people who are iron deficient that mainly occurs due to the iron deficiency anemia.  Under this condition , a person’s body is not able to provide enough oxygen that is required hence the formation of red blood cells decreases which leads to  the problem in the person’s body. Iron Sucrose is mainly required by the patients dealing with long term kidney exposure.

Iron Sucrose comes under the category of ‘haematinics’. This works by increasing the blood oxygen of the cells thereby restoring the iron levels of the body. This also increases the levels of hemoglobin ratio of the body. The injection has to be taken under the guidance of the doctor and completing the course duration is really necessary to have the adequate results. The aid also serves some side effects such as change in urine color, digestive issues and some other common effects.

Before taking the injection one needs to remember to inform the doctor about the previous medical history and the allergies if there are any which may be caused by the  usage of the injection. The drug might be interactive with other medication hence it is necessary to inform the doctor.

Compositional Mechanism of Iron Sucrose Injection

The composition used in the mechanism is best suited to overcome the iron deficiency. 

Each dose, say one milliliter of the contents of the injection contains 20 mg of iron as iron sucrose (iron(III)-hydroxide sucrose complex). It is further composed of a polynuclear iron(III)-hydroxide core surrounded by a large number of non-covalently bound.

The quantity used might be less but the effect of the injection treats the problem completely. 

Medicinal benefits of Iron Sucrose Injection

The right usage of the injection gives beneficial outcomes to the patients. 

• Increases the oxygen flow in the blood cells.
• Improves the levels of hemoglobin.
• Increases the production of Red Blood Cells.
• Benefits the patients dealing with the iron anemia deficiency.
• Act as an iron supplement.
• The injection mostly benefits the people who are dealing with kidney related problems.
• It may also benefit the people who have oral form of iron deficiency.
• Restores the iron levels of the body.

Directional use of the Iron Sucrose Injection

The injection must be used under the guidance of the doctor only. It should be the professional that should provide the dose in a limited quantity with the necessary precautions. 

Precautions with Iron Sucrose Injection

There are some necessary precautions the one needs to follow during the application and after the dose.

• The skin must be cleaned before infusing the injection.
• There has to be no dust on the skin.
• The needle used to infuse the injection must be new.
• Tell the doctor about the allergies of the medicinal salts.
• Take the dose in a limited quantity decided by the doctor.
• Do not overdose.
• Follow a healthy diet.
• Do not consume alcohol.
• Take the appropriate amount of rest.
• Inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding a child.

Drug Interaction of Iron Sucrose Injection

The injection may interact with other medicinal salts such as oral iron supplements, hence it is necessary to take the appropriate dose only.

Side Effects of Iron Sucrose Injection

As an haematinics drug, it may produce some side effects too.

• Patients may feel constant dizziness.
• Digestive issues may be faced.
• Muscle cramps can occur.
• Nauseous feelings may be caused.
• Vomiting will be a very common side effect.
• Taste changes may be noticed.
• Diarrhea may affect the routine.
• Constipation can be faced by the consumers.
• Headache will be caused.
• Cough can occur.
• Back pain may occur.
• Flu symptoms can be noticed.
• Joint pain can be faced.
• Swelling of the arms and legs 

Storage 

The injection has to be stored in a cool and dry place only with no contact with sunlight.

Note- The Iron Sucrose Injection is for external use only.