Anemias:
Indications for: NULECIT
Iron deficiency anemia in patients on chronic hemodialysis receiving epoetin therapy.
Adult Dosage:
Give by IV infusion (diluted) or slow IV inj (undiluted). 125mg infused over 1 hour or by slow IV inj (at a rate of up to 12.5mg/min). Minimum cumulative dose: 1g given over 8 sequential dialysis sessions; usual max: 125mg/dose.
Children Dosage:
<6yrs: not recommended. Give by IV infusion (diluted) over 1 hour. ≥6yrs: 1.5mg/kg per dose at 8 sequential dialysis sessions; max: 125mg/dose.
NULECIT Contraindications:
Anemias not caused by iron deficiency. Iron overload.
NULECIT Warnings/Precautions:
Hemoglobinopathies. Refractory anemias. Avoid in neonates. Pregnancy (Cat. B). Nursing mothers.
NULECIT Classification:
Hematinic.
NULECIT Interactions:
May reduce absorption of concomitant oral iron preparations.
Adverse Reactions:
Hypotension, hypertension, GI upset, chest pain, back pain, abdominal pain, pruritus, inj site reaction, cramps, headache, dizziness, syncope, fatigue, fever, dyspnea, tachycardia; rare: hypersensitivity reactions.
How Supplied:
Vials (5mL)—10
