Iron sucrose
Iron Sucrose
Iron Sucrose (pronunciation: /ˈaɪərn ˈsukroʊz/) is a form of intravenous iron used to treat iron deficiency anemia, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Etymology
The term 'Iron Sucrose' is derived from its two main components. 'Iron' is from the Old English 'iren', and 'Sucrose' is from the French 'sucre' and the scientific Latin 'saccharum', both meaning sugar.
Definition
Iron Sucrose is a complex polysaccharide iron complex that is used as a parenteral form of iron supplementation. It is a brown, sterile, aqueous, complex of polynuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose for intravenous use.
Usage
Iron Sucrose is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease. It is administered intravenously, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. The dosage and length of treatment are based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment.
Related Terms
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: A common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
- Intravenous Iron: Iron given through a vein (intravenous or IV) to increase the level of iron and hemoglobin in the blood.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
- Polysaccharide: A carbohydrate (e.g., starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iron sucrose
- Wikipedia's article - Iron sucrose
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