Iron Sorbitol

Iron Sorbitol is a complex of ferric, sorbitol and citric acid, stabilised with dextrin and sorbitol. It should be used only in the treatment of proven iron-deficiency anaemia, where oral therapy is ineffective or inappropriate. Iron Sorbitol is given parenterally. Severe anaphylactoid reactions may occur after parenteral administration.


Adult Dose
Dose: 2 ml
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM
Instructions: This two mL iron sorbitol contains the recommended single daily dose (100 mg) for an adult of 70 kg body weight.
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
Iron Sorbitol also known as Iron Sorbitex. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Iron salts. . The Molecular Weight of Iron Sorbitol is 415.39. It is weakly alkaline drug.
Contraindications
Iron Sorbitol is contraindicated in conditions like Haemolytic anaemia,Acute liver disease,Acute leukemia,Thalassemia.
Effects
Iron Sorbitol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Ventricular fibrillation, Anaphylaxis, Ventricular tachycardia, AV block. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Iron Sorbitol therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iron Sorbitol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fever, Urticaria, Local pain, Flushing, Arthralgia, Nausea and vomiting, Light headedness, Hypersensitivity reactions, Bronchospasm, Metallic taste, Back pain, Tissue staining.
Indications
Iron Sorbitol is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iron Sorbitol was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Iron sorbitol should be administered only by i.m. injection in the treatment of accurately diagnosed iron deficiency anemia
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