iron dextran

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What is iron dextran?

Generic Name: iron dextran
Other Brand Names: DexFerrum, Infed
Iron dextran is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Iron dextran is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron dextran may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking iron dextran?
What is the most important information I should know about iron dextran?

Posts on iron dextran (9)

Iron Infusions - Family Medicine Community

- May 20, 2008
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iron infusion - Gastroenterology Community

- Mar 14, 2009
Hi, does anyone know why iron sucrose can't be given as a total dose infusion? Everything...

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- Jan 05, 2007
I've always taken ZOLOFT (on & off) in the past (6+ years) and ultimately go off due to wei...

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- Nov 03, 2006
i broke my collar bone, fell off my bike so they say its a bad break my bone points down an...

Degenerative Disc Disease - Orthopedics Community

- Nov 15, 2006
I had a 360degree surgery on my lower back in 1992. My main question is that I am suffering...

Iron Infusion - Family Medicine Community

- Sep 04, 2009
I have a friend who has had bariatric surgery. She is 4 yrs out and is now having problems...

swollen knee - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Oct 22, 2008
I am a 45 year old woman. In 2005 I was told I had anemia. The next day I was given a blo...

BABY DUST 5 ~ Extra Sticky! - Baby Dust Community

- Aug 21, 2008
Just thought I'd start the next thread since our last one is getting pretty bogged down by ...