Description
Venofer is a brand name for iron sucrose, a type of intravenous iron replacement therapy. It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults and children over the age of two when oral iron supplements are ineffective or cannot be tolerated.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to tissues throughout the body. Iron sucrose works by providing the body with the iron it needs to produce hemoglobin and red blood cells.
Venofer is administered by intravenous infusion into a vein, usually in a healthcare setting such as a hospital or clinic. The dosage and frequency of Venofer infusions will depend on the severity of the iron deficiency and the individual patient’s response to treatment.
