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Venofer
OVERDOSE
No data are available regarding overdosage of Venofer in humans. Excessive dosages of Venofer may lead to accumulation of iron in storage sites potentially leading to hemosiderosis. Do not administer Venofer to patients with iron overload. [See CONTRAINDICATIONS]
Toxicities in single-dose studies in mice and rats, at intravenous iron sucrose doses up to 8 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area, included sedation, hypoactivity, pale eyes, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs, and mortality.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known hypersensitivity to Venofer
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/10/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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