Iron sucrose injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (not enough iron in the blood) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Iron Sucrose is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.
Major & minor side effects for Iron Sucrose
- Swelling of face, hands, and lower legs, or feet
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Dry skin
- Nausea and Vomiting
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.
This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, low blood pressure, etc.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe asthma due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of adverse effects
This medicine may lower blood pressure and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure), since it may worsen the patient's condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age.
- Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is a naturally occurring B vitamin. Folate helps make DNA and other genetic material. It is especially important in prenatal health.
- Folate, also called vitamin B-9, is a B vitamin that naturally occurs in certain foods. Folic acid is the form of folate that manufacturers add to vitamin supplements and fortified foods.
- It helps the body make healthy new red blood cells.
- In its deficiency a person can develop anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, and a pale complexion.
- It leads to folate deficiency anemia.
- Folate is also important for the synthesis and repair of DNA and other genetic material.
- It is particularly important to get during pregnancy. Folate deficiency during pregnancy can lead to neural tube irregularities, such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
- Folic acid is crucial for early fetal development.
- Neural tube irregularities - Taking folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy will help prevent neural tube irregularities in the fetus.
- It may also reduce the risks of preterm birth, heart irregularities, and cleft palate, among other things.
- Depression - Taking folic acid supplements could make depression medications more effective.
- The Office on Women’s Health recommend that women who are or might become pregnant take 400–800 mcg of folic acid per day, and that people with spina bifida or a family history of neural tube irregularities take 4,000 mcg per day. Those who are breastfeeding should aim to take around 500 mcg per day.
- The body absorbs folic acid from supplements and fortified foods better than the folate from naturally occurring foods.
Skin reactions, seizures, gases problem, diarrhea, irritability, confusion, stomach upset, loss of appetite, and hypersensitivity
It is important to note that folic acid can interact with certain medications.
A person should speak to a doctor before taking folic acid if they have any of the following:
- Epilepsy
- Type 2 diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Inflammatory bowel disease (ibd)
- Celiac disease
People undergoing kidney dialysis may also wish to avoid taking folic acid.
Vitamin B12 is used in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient which the body requires in small amounts to make red blood cells, generate energy, and keep nerve cells healthy.
- Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness
- Anemia
- Heart palpitations and shortness of breath
- Pale skin
- A smooth tongue
- Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or gas
- Nerve problems like numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, and problems walking
- Vision loss
- Mental problems like depression, memory loss, or behavioral changes
- Most people can prevent vitamin B12 deficiency by eating enough meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, and eggs.
- If you don't eat animal products, or you have a medical condition that limits how well your body absorbs nutrients, you can take vitamin B12 in a multivitamin or other supplement and foods fortified with vitamin B12.