Iron Dextran Injection- 18 Questions Answered

Have taken IV iron dextran injection for iron deficiency anemia and parameters like hb increased after taking two IV iron dextran within one month and I'm out worried about the platelet count as I know it may mildly increase in iron deficiency also mean platelet count is 7.8 which is normal but I want to know is it all normal ?

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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My iron studies results are very low, doctor prescribed for iron injections, injection is better or infusion?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 327 Views v

Dr. Najeeb TGeneral Practitioner | Malappuram

Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ... Read More

My wife had 8.0 Hemoglobin. I am giving her iron tablets. May I go for Iron injection for her? If so what's the name and dosage if same and how frequently (timing) I can to for this?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 275 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, INJ NEEDS HOSPITALIZATION. CAP LIVOGEN XT ONE AT NIGHT TAB ULTRA FOLIC ACID TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD BOTH FOR TWO MONTHS. HB LEVEL IS UP BY10 GM . CRUSH SPINACH LEAF FEW ,BEET ROUT TOMATO, ... Read More

Does iron injection cause constipation like iron supplements and medicines??...I have constipation issue...& That's why have piles fissure...so I'm afraid of taking iron tabs

Asked for Female, 25 Years 417 Views v

Dr. Chetan B DesaiGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Iron injections are less likely to cause constipation compared to oral iron tablets. Since they bypass the digestive system, they donât usually cause stomach-related side effects like constipation, ... Read More

My doctor prescribed Orofer FCM, but i read it has a lawsuit and can cause low phosphate. Can I take another iron injection like Isofer?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Sarvesh MishraGeneral Practitioner | Ghaziabad

Kindly discuss for your concern ... Read More

Actually i hurt iron nail yesterday evening before 2 month also i hit in my leg . It was so small iron nail which is used by mochis to repair chappal and shoes. So should I take injection for Tennantus ..?? I am thinking to take it

Asked for Male, 20 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Uzma TazeenGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Tetanus injection as soon as possible It can cause infection Some times it cause tetanus disease ... Read More

My wife is 8 months pregnant and as her hb level was low ie 10. Doctor prescribed orafer 200 injection. As my doctor didnt gave any instruction of how to get that injection. My wife got it injected from neigbouring clinic directly, without diluting in saline solution as iv drip. Since then then injected part in buttocks, is swollen badly and skin

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 454 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, Tab zerodol sp two times a day after food for three to five days. Tab augmentin 625eight hourly after food for five to seven days or as required. Hot water bag to apply locally. ... Read More

Is it okay that my doctor prescribed iron dextran to correct my iron deficiency anemia due to dietary cause? Or other options available like total iron storage are low and vegetarian diet no meat and rest all causes were excluded with testes so please let me know

Asked for Female, 51 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Ramya Sri KodaliRheumatologist | Vijayawada

Hi; Yes, you can take iron dextran as prescribed by your doctor. When you try to take through diet, it takes a lot of time for the iron to get absorbed into blood. Hence we prefer injection ... Read More

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

Asked for Male, 3 Years 77 Views v

Dr. NagarajuPediatrician | Kurnool

No need to, simple washing n ointment ... Read More

My iron value was 7.5. Should I take iron injections. What is the specialization of a doctor who treats iron defficiency.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 387 Views v

Dr. Shiv Kumar SharmaAyurveda | Jaipur

U should take natural products because it is safe, sometimes injectable iron can cause allergy.Take emblica officinalis(Amala),spinach maithi,Apples,carrot, etc. ... Read More

My mother have chronic iron deficiency anemia for which she is taking IV dextran and it is getting corrected and also after a CBC I found that platelets are high mildly upto 5 lakhs but mean platelet count is normal I will attach a image of report as well and I want to know if she has reactionary thrombocytosis and the reason her feet only calf par

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Asked for Female, 51 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Niranjan Rajkumar GandhiGeneral Surgeon | Pune

Does she have pain along with the swelling ? She needs to be evaluated. ... Read More

Diagnosed iron deficiency anemia and on IV dextran with improvement but CBC shows mildly high platelets 5lakh also I will attach a report as well and Mean platelet count is within normal limits should I be worried or is it reactionary thrombocytosis ?

Asked for Female, 51 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Kishore Chandra KoradaMedical Oncologist | Hyderabad

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Hi U need not worry becoz u may be having thrombocytosis reactive to iron deficiency anemia which is common. ... Read More

I have iron content 10.4 in my blood report, is iron injection necessary? Or tablet is enough, kindly advice

Asked for Male, 50 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Sanghpriya GautamGeneral Physician | Delhi

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How this iron injection to be injected in to body. What is the price for injection?. How many times this injection to be taken? Where this can be done?.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Emmanuel M JInternal Medicine | Bangalore

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Hello , Iron injection has its own side effects . Could you send us the reports to reconfirm the diagnosis. Iron sucrose is to be given intravenous ,this has the least side effects compared to the ot ... Read More

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My wife had 8.0 Hemoglobin. I am giving her iron tablets. May I go for Iron injection for her? If so what's the name and dosage if same and how frequently (timing) I can to for this?

Does iron injection cause constipation like iron supplements and medicines??...I have constipation issue...& That's why have piles fissure...so I'm afraid of taking iron tabs

My doctor prescribed Orofer FCM, but i read it has a lawsuit and can cause low phosphate. Can I take another iron injection like Isofer?

Actually i hurt iron nail yesterday evening before 2 month also i hit in my leg . It was so small iron nail which is used by mochis to repair chappal and shoes. So should I take injection for Tennantus ..?? I am thinking to take it

Is it okay that my doctor prescribed iron dextran to correct my iron deficiency anemia due to dietary cause? Or other options available like total iron storage are low and vegetarian diet no meat and rest all causes were excluded with testes so please let me know

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

My iron value was 7.5. Should I take iron injections. What is the specialization of a doctor who treats iron defficiency.

Diagnosed iron deficiency anemia and on IV dextran with improvement but CBC shows mildly high platelets 5lakh also I will attach a report as well and Mean platelet count is within normal limits should I be worried or is it reactionary thrombocytosis ?

I have iron content 10.4 in my blood report, is iron injection necessary? Or tablet is enough, kindly advice

How this iron injection to be injected in to body. What is the price for injection?. How many times this injection to be taken? Where this can be done?.

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