Iron Sucrose Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 17, 2024.

Applies to iron sucrose: intravenous solution.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check you closely while you are receiving this medicine. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. You may also need to monitor your blood pressure at home. If you notice any changes to your normal blood pressure, call your doctor right away.

This medicine may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, trouble breathing, or chest pain after you receive the medicine.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position suddenly. These symptoms are more likely to occur when you begin using this medicine, or when the dose is increased.

Serious side effects of iron sucrose

Along with its needed effects, iron sucrose may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking iron sucrose:

Other side effects of iron sucrose

Some side effects of iron sucrose may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to iron sucrose: intravenous solution.

General adverse events

Symptoms associated with total dosage or infusing too rapidly include hypotension, dyspnea, headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, joint aches, paresthesia, abdominal and muscle pain, edema, and cardiovascular collapse; these symptoms have occurred up to 30 minutes after administration.

Cardiovascular

• Very common (10% or more): Hypotension (39.4%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension, arteriovenous fistula thrombosis
• Postmarketing reports: Collapse, bradycardia, shock^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Very common (10% or more): Muscle cramp (29.4%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, back pain, myalgia, pain in extremity
• Postmarketing reports: Swelling of the joints^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Very common (10% or more): Nausea (14.7%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Headache (12.6%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness
• Frequency not reported: Paresthesia
• Postmarketing reports: Convulsions, light-headedness, loss of consciousness^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Cough, dyspnea, nasal congestion
• Postmarketing reports: Bronchospasm^[Ref]

Local

• Common (1% to 10%): Infusion site pain or burning, extravasation
• Frequency not reported: Injection site discoloration (after extravasation)^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, angioedema
• Postmarketing reports: Hyperhidrosis^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis, infections (nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, pharyngitis), respiratory tract viral infection, peritonitis

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Ear pain, asthenia, chest pain, feeling abnormal, peripheral edema, pyrexia, graft complication
• Frequency not reported: Edema^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Common (1% to 10%): Fluid overload, gout, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Anaphylactic-type reactions^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Postmarketing reports: Chromaturia^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Postmarketing reports: Confusion

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Further information

Iron sucrose side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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