Drug Notes - Sodium ferric gluconate complex (By injection)

Sodium ferric gluconate complex (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sodium ferric gluconate.

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using an iron supplement that you take by mouth.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, or low blood pressure.
This medicine may cause low blood pressure.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision, severe headache, slow, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating
Confusion, weakness, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite
Leg cramps or pain
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Tiredness

Last Updated: 9/6/2024