Imferon Inj
Generic Name: IRON DEXTRAN - INJECTIONPronounced: (EYE-urn DEX-tran)
Imferon Inj Uses
This medication is used to treat "iron-poor" blood (anemia) in people who cannot take iron by mouth because of side effects or because their anemia has not been successfully treated by it. Low iron levels can occur when the body can't get enough iron from food (poor nutrition, poor absorption) or when there is a large or long-term blood loss (e.g., hemophilia, stomach bleeding). You may also need extra iron because of blood loss during kidney dialysis. Your body may need more iron if you use the drug erythropoietin to help make new red blood cells.
Iron is an important part of your red blood cells and is needed to carry oxygen in the body.
How To Use Imferon Inj
This medication is usually injected by a health care professional deep into the muscle of the buttock or slowly into a vein. When injecting into the buttock, give the next injection on the opposite side from the last injection. Iron dextran can also be mixed in a solution and given into a vein over a longer time. Inject this medication as directed by your doctor.
Before the first full dose, a smaller test dose is given slowly to check for possible allergic effects. If no reaction is seen after 15 minutes to 1 hour, the full dose may be given. You will be checked carefully for reactions by a health care worker while you are getting the iron.
Iron injections may be given once daily in small doses or as directed by your doctor. Large doses may be given in a solution and injected into a vein over several hours. Some side effects such as dizziness and flushing may be stopped by giving the drug more slowly. The dose and length of treatment is based on your age, weight, condition, and response to therapy. Your doctor will order blood tests to monitor your response.
Before using, check this product visually for particles. It should be dark brown before mixing and a light reddish-brown after mixing. If particles or discoloration are present, do not use the liquid.
Only newly opened containers (vials) should be used. Do not keep any medication left in the vial for future use.
