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Nulecit Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Iron (as sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose) 12.5mg/mL; soln for IV inj or infusion; contains benzyl alcohol.
Pharmacological Class
Hematinic.
How Supplied
Vials (5mL)—10
Manufacturer
Nulecit Indications
Indications
Iron deficiency anemia in patients on chronic hemodialysis receiving epoetin therapy.
Nulecit Dosage and Administration
Adult
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
<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
Contraindications
Anemias not caused by iron deficiency. Iron overload.
Nulecit Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nulecit Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hemoglobinopathies. Refractory anemias. Avoid in neonates. Pregnancy (Cat. B). Nursing mothers.
Nulecit Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nulecit Interactions
Interactions
May reduce absorption of concomitant oral iron preparations.
Nulecit Adverse Reactions
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.
Nulecit Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nulecit Note
Not Applicable
Nulecit Patient Counseling
See Literature
