Feraheme (ferumoxytol) will be promoted as an easier-to-use IV iron replacement

September 2009

Feraheme (ferumoxytol) will be promoted as an easier-to-use IV iron replacement...for anemia in chronic kidney disease patients.

It requires fewer injections compared to older drugs.

Venofer (iron sucrose) usually requires 5 IV sessions to replete iron stores...Ferrlecit (ferric gluconate) usually takes 8 sessions.

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