NCIt synonyms : Ferric Hydroxide Sucrose Complex; Saccharated Ferric Oxide; iron (III) Oxide, Saccharate; Saccharated Iron Oxide; Iron Saccharate; Iron Sucrose for Injection; Iron Saccharate Injection; Iron Sucrose Injection; Intravenous Ferric Hydroxide Saccharate; Ferric Hydroxide Saccharate Injection;
NCIt definition : A sterile aqueous complex of polynuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose for intravenous
use. Following intravenous administration, iron sucrose is dissociated by the reticuloendothelial
system into iron and sucrose; the sucrose component is eliminated mainly by urinary
excretion. Iron sucrose can be administered with or without erythropoietin to raise
hemoglobin levels and may be used in cases of oral iron therapy intolerance or ineffectiveness.
Hypersensitivity reactions are less common with iron sucrose compared to other parenteral
iron products, such as iron dextran.;