IRON DEXTRAN

Iron Dextran is utilized for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia where oral treatment is ineffective or impracticable. Released iron replaces the exhausted iron stores in the bone marrow where it is utilized in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Iron Dextran is used in the following conditions:

Iron-deficiency anaemia

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Iron Dextran in people with the following conditions:

Anemia that are not due to iron deficiency
Hemochromatosis
Hemolytic anemia
Severe liver damage or acute kidney infection
Lactation

Side Effects

Iron Dextran may have the following side effects:

Flushing
Dizziness
Fever
Chills
Headache
Diaphoresis
Chest pain or tightness,
Shock
Myocardial infarction
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmias
Anaphylactoid reactions

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

History of allergies or asthma
Pre-existing heartdisease
Hepatic impairment
May worsen rheumatoid arthritis
Not recommended in children less than 4 months
Administrationof oral iron salts should be ceased before giving parenteral iron
Rapid IV administrationmay cause vascular flushing and hypotension
Pregnancy

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Iron Dextran may interact with the following medicines:

Reduced effect when used with chloramphenicol

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Iron Dextran more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Pri-Dextra
Dexferrum
Alfafer