Sodium ferric gluconate complex Intravenous and Zinacef

• Generic Name: sodium ferric gluconate complex
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferrlecit, Nulecit

Sodium ferric gluconate complex injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (not enough iron in the blood). It is used in patients with kidney disease who are receiving dialysis and a medicine called epoetin to prevent anemia. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is an iron replacement product.

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. This condition is called iron deficiency (iron shortage) or iron deficiency anemia.

Sodium ferric gluconate complex is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: cefuroxime
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Zinacef, Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef ADD-Vantage, Zinacef TwistVial

• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.