Iron dextran
Generic name: iron dextran [ EYE-urn-DEX-tran ]
Brand names: Infed, DexFerrum
Dosage form: injectable solution (50 mg/mL)
Drug class:Iron products
What is iron dextran?
Iron dextran is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells).
Iron dextran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use iron dextran if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.
Iron dextran 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 iron dextran 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;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
stomach bleeding;
if you are allergic to any medication; or
if you use a beta-blocker medicine (atenolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others).
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Iron dextran can cause injury to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using iron dextran. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is iron dextran given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Iron dextran is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Iron dextran must be given slowly. Injecting this medicine too quickly can cause serious...
