Who should not receive Venofer injections?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

People who should not receive Venofer (iron sucrose) may include:

anyone whose anemia is not caused by iron deficiency. Venofer is prescribed specifically to treat iron-deficiency anemia in adults who have chronic kidney disease.
anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to Venofer or any of its ingredients
people who have a condition called "iron overload" or hemochromatosis
women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are nursing.
children, as Venofer has not been proven safe and effective for them

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