Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc

Oral iron supplementation is generally not effective in maintaining adequate iron stores in patients receiving ESAs because of poor absorption and an increased need for iron with ESA therapy, making the IV route necessary for iron supplementation. The IV iron products currently available are iron dextran (distributed as INFeD by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morristown, NJ, and Dexferrum by American Reagent, Inc.,... 

Shirley, NY) sodium ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Corona, CA) and iron sucrose (Venofer by American Reagent, Inc., Shirley, NY). Initiation of IV iron should be based on evaluation of iron stores. A serum ferritin level less than 100 ng/mL in conjunction with a TSAT level less than 20% indicates absolute iron deficiency and is a clear indication for the need for iron replacement.31 When TSAT is less than 20% in conjunction with normal or elevated serum ferritin levels, treatment should be based on the clinical picture of the patient, as serum ferritin is an acute phase reactant, which may become elevated with inflammation and stress. Iron supplementation may be indicated if Hgb levels are below the goal level. 

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Manufacturer Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 311 Bonnie Circle, Corona, CA 92880 Drug Class anti-headache medication, Rx... 

SA Shah Watson Pharmaceuticals Corona, CA, USA Y Sun University of Tennessee Memphis, TN, USA H Wang Pfizer Inc Groton, GT, USA... 

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