Efficacy and Safety of Venofer (Iron Sucrose Injection USP) in Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis
Anemia

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anemia focused on measuring iron, peritoneal dialysis, anemia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Hemoglobin >= 9.5 and <= 11.5 g/dL. Ferritin <= 500 ng/ml. Serum Transferrin Saturation (TSAT) <= 25%. Stable erythropoietin (EPO) Regimen for 8 weeks. No iron for last 4 weeks before randomization. Exclusion Criteria: Known Sensitivity to Iron Sucrose. Suffering concomitant severe diseases of the liver & cardiovascular system. Pregnancy / Lactation. Inadequate dialysis. Current treatment for asthma. Significant blood loss. Probability of need for transfusion or transfusion within 1 week of enrollment. Anticipated major surgery. Hemochromatosis / hemosiderosis.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group A
Group B
Fixed dose of erythropoietin (EPO) and Venofer (300mg) administered intravenous infusion over 1.5 hours on Days 1 and 15, and Venofer (400mg) administered intravenous infusion over 2.5 hours on Day 29.
Stable erythropoietin (EPO) dose and no supplemental iron.