9.1 Anaemias and other blood disorders

9.1.1 Iron-deficiency anaemias

 

Ferrous sulphate tablets 200mg

F

65mg iron/tab

Ferrous sulphate SR tablets 325mg (Ferrograd)

F

105mg iron/tab

Iron dextran injection 100mg/2ml (Cosmofer)

F

May be given as a total dose infusion

Iron (III) - hydroxide sucrose complex injection (Venofer)

F

For intravenous infusion three times weekly

Sodium feredetate elixir 190mg/5ml (Sytron, sugar free)

F

27.5mg iron/5ml

Iron and folic acid preparations

    

Galfer FA capsules

F

*

* Use in prevention of deficiency only. The folic acid content of these preparations is insufficient for use in the treatment of megaloblastic anaemias.

9.1.2 Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias

 

Folic acid injection 15mg/1ml

F

 

Folic acid liquid 2.5mg/5ml

F

 

Folic acid tablets 5mg

F

 

Hydroxocobalamin injection 250mcg/1ml

F

 

Hydroxocobalamin injection 1000mcg/1ml

F

 

Cyanocobalamin tablets 50mcg

R

Haematology

 

9.1.3 Drugs used in hypoplastic, haemolytic and renal anaemias

 

Epoetin alfa (Eprex®) pre- filled syringes 1000units, 2000units, 3000units, 4000units

R

Anaemia in chronic renal failure only

Epoetin beta (NeoRecormon®) pre- filled syringes 1000units, 2000units, 3000units, 4000units, 5000units, 6000units

R

Anaemia in chronic renal failure only

 

9.1.6 Drugs used in neutropenia

 

Lenograstim (G-CSF) injection
33.6megaunit (263 micrograms)

R

Consultant approval required