Infed

Generic name:iron dextran [ EYE-urn-DEX-tran ]
Drug class:Iron products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 5, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Infed?

Infed is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells).

Infed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Infed if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.

Infed can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions or severely low blood pressure. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel light-headed (like you might pass out), or if you suddenly have trouble breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not receive Infed if you are allergic to it, or if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• rheumatoid arthritis;

• bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;

• stomach bleeding;

• asthma or allergies;

• if you are allergic to any medication; or

• if you use a beta-blocker medicine (atenolol, carvedilol, metoprolol,