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Iron Dextran

Description

Iron Dextran is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients who cannot tolerate or who are not adequately responded with oral iron supplements.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Iron Dextran

Slow heart rate

Constipation

Confusion

Black or tarry stools

Low blood pressure

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea

Unusual tiredness or weakness

Uses of Iron Dextran

What is it prescribed for?

Iron Deficiency Anemia

This medicine is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients who cannot tolerate or who are not adequately responded with oral iron supplements. It is used only to treat hemoglobin abnormalities due to iron deficiency.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action in the body is 7 to 9 days.
  • Duration of effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Safe with alcohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to iron dextran, other iron supplements or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Acute infectious renal disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute infectious kidney disease due to the risk of adverse effects.

Iron overload

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with iron overload conditions such as hemochromatosis (a condition of excess iron in the body) due to the risk of adverse effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General warnings

Severe asthma

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe asthma due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Liver Impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hypersensitivity reactions

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, shock, loss of consciousness, collapse, low blood pressure, etc. The patient should be monitored for signs and symptoms of allergic reactions during and after therapy with this medicine for about 30 minutes. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Benazepril

Ramipril

Chloramphenicol

Dimercaprol

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Neurological disorders

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with neurological disorders due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Iron Dextran improves hemoglobin levels and replenishes depleted iron stores thereby promotes the transport of oxygen via hemoglobin.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Iron products

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 27 September 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00893

[Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 27 September 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a614033.html#other-uses

CosmoFer - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (eMC) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2019 [cited 16 May 2019]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/48
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 May 2019

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