What are the Effects and Side Effects of Iron Sucrose Injection?

Sucrose iron injection is a commonly used drug for iron supplementation, primarily used to treat anemia. However, improper use can lead to various side effects such as nausea, vomiting, coughing, itching, headache, chest pain, and more. If injected too quickly, it can even cause hypotension. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical attention for administration and avoid self-injection.

1. Sucrose iron injection is suitable for patients who do not respond well to oral iron supplements, such as those with intolerance or poor absorption of oral iron.

2. Sucrose is the active ingredient in sucrose iron injection. Like other parenteral iron preparations, sucrose iron injection reduces the absorption of oral iron, thus it should not be used simultaneously with oral iron. Oral iron should be started five days after injection.

3. Sucrose iron injection should only be administered to patients who have undergone appropriate tests and whose indications have been fully established (e.g., serum iron protein, hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, red blood cell indices, MCH, MCHC). Parenteral iron preparations can cause potentially fatal allergic reactions or anaphylactoid reactions. Mild allergic reactions should be treated with antihistamines, while severe reactions require immediate administration of epinephrine.