Venofer (Iron Sucrose) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

DRUG INTERACTIONS

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OVERDOSAGE

Dosages of Venofer^® (iron sucrose injection, USP) in excess of iron needs may lead to accumulation of iron in storage sites leading to hemosiderosis. Periodic monitoring of iron parameters such as serum ferritin and transferrin saturation may assist in recognizing iron accumulation. Venofer^® should not be administered to patients with iron overload and should be discontinued when serum ferritin levels equal or exceed established guidelines [5]. Particular caution should be exercised to avoid iron overload where anemia unresponsive to treatment has been incorrectly diagnosed as iron deficiency anemia.

Symptoms associated with overdosage or infusing Venofer^® too rapidly included hypotension, dyspnea, headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, joint aches, paresthesia, abdominal and muscle pain, edema, and cardiovascular collapse. Most symptoms have been successfully treated with IV fluids, hydrocortisone, and/or antihistamines. Infusing the solution as recommended or at a slower rate may also alleviate symptoms.

Preclinical Data:

Single IV doses of Venofer^® at 150 mg iron/kg in mice (about 3 times the recommended maximum human dose on a body surface area basis) and 100 mg iron/kg in rats (about 8 times the recommended maximum human dose on a body surface area basis) were lethal.

The symptoms of acute toxicity were sedation, hypoactivity, pale eyes, and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The use of Venofer^® is contraindicated in patients with evidence of iron overload, in patients with known hypersensitivity to Venofer^® or any of its inactive components, and in patients with anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

REFERENCES:

1. Danielson, et al.; Drug Research 46:615-621, 1996.
2. Anatkov and Gekova; Problems of Hem. Bld. Transfsns., Med Physioculture, 13:295-298, 1970.
3. Charytan, et al.; Am J Kidney Dis 37:300-307, 2001.
4. Van Wyck, et al.; Am J Kidney Dis 36:88-97, 2000.
5. National Kidney Foundation. K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease, 2000. Am J Kidney Dis 37: S182-S238, (suppl 1) 2001.

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REGENT, INC.
SHIRLEY, NY 11967

IN2340
Rev. 11/07
MG #15727

Venofer^® is manufactured under license from Vifor (International) Inc., Switzerland.