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Iv iron orofer FCM 500 how safe is it?

2023-10-18 09:37:31
Hi. Had a routine blood test as I was feeling tired. Hemoglobin was 8.9. Started iron tablets couldn't tolerate at all. Nausea and vomiting after iron. I already have gerd and gastritis before iron tablets. So this exaggerated it. Doctor asking to take orofer FCM 500 injection via IV. How safe is it and what are the side effects? I already had one dose 250 instead of 500 today morning and I am fine till now (about 3 hours since infusion).
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Its safe

Answered2023-10-19 04:39:38

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Very safe.

Answered2023-10-18 15:06:51

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I.v iron supplement show lesser soe effects of gastritis and r tolerated much better than oral iron medications.. So u can take it.. Side effects and reactions are less commonly seen

Answered2023-10-18 12:27:53

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Risk of anaphylactic reaction cannot be ruled out.so it is always better to take this drug as infusion over 1-2 hrs in hospital setting where the complication can be managed in an event.

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IV iron supplements are usually more better tolerated than oral iron Rare but possible complications with IV iron include anaphylactic reaction
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trial of IV iron supplement

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Iv iron is better option to treat anemia if patient not able to take iron tablet orally.yes it's absolutely safe

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You can take it not an issue. Try to add iron rich food in diet such as ragi , jaggery, palak , drumstick.

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If there r no aide effects better take that Also it improves better than tablets
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Include iron rich foods in diet

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