Iron Dextran
Iron Plain and with Folic Acid · Iron salt
Indications
Iron deficiency anaemia.
Dosage
Inj: By deep IM inj into the gluteal muscle or by slow IV inj or by IV infusion, calculated according to body weight and iron deficit, see product literature. Children: Not recommended.
Administration
IV: Prior to the first IV iron dextran therapeutic dose, administer an IV test dose of 0.5 mL. Administer the test dose at a gradual rate over atleast 30 seconds or over atleast 5 min. Although anaphylactic reactions known to occur following administration are usually evident within a few mins or sooner, it is recommended that a period of 1 hour or longer elapse before the remainder of the initial therapeutic dose is given. Individual doses of 2 mL or less may be given on a daily basis until the calculated total amount required has been reached. Iron dextran is given undiluted at a slow gradual rate not to exceed 50 mg (1 mL) per min. IM: Prior to the first IM iron dextran therapeutic dose, administer an IM test dose of 0.5 mL. Administer the test dose in the buttock. If no adverse reactions are observed, iron dextran can be given according to the schedule until the calculated total…
Adverse Effects
Cardiac arrhythmias.
Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Anaemia not caused by iron deficiency. Iron overload or disturbances in iron utilization. Known hypersensitivity to iron mono- or disaccharide complexes. Serious liver or kidney damage. Precautions: Patients with asthma, history of allergy or chronic infection.
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