SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX (Ferrlecit) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX?

Ferrlecit

What are the Indications for SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ferrlecit is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients and in pediatric patients age 6 years and older with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental epoetin therapy. Ferrlecit is an iron replacement product for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients and in pediatric patients age 6 years and older with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental epoetin therapy. ( 1 )

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