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What is anemia?
Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100 ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100 ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the laboratory reference used.
What causes anemia?
Any process that can disrupt the normal life span of a red blood cell may cause anemia. Normal life span of a red blood cell is typically around 120 days. Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow.
Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways. Anemia is caused by either:
- a decrease in production of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or
- an increase in loss or destruction of red blood cells.
A more common classification of anemia (low hemo...
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Infed Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
INFeD (iron dextran) Injection USP is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia. It is a form of the mineral iron. Common side effects include flushing, tingling of the hands/feet, shivering, or dizziness. The area around the injection site may be tender, irritated, or discolored (brown).
Dose of INFed is calculated based on the patient's weight and laboratory test indications. Other drugs may interact with INFed. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements you use. During pregnancy, INFeD should be used only when prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our INFeD (iron dextran) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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Infed Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Intravenous or intramuscular injections of iron dextran are indicated for treatment of patients with documented iron deficiency in whom oral administration is unsatisfactory or impossible.
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What is Patient information?
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Infed Patient Information: Side Effects
Cases of severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reactions (loss of consciousness, collapse, difficulty breathing, hives, swelling, or convulsions) and severe low blood pressure (hypotension) have been reported with the use of iron dextran. This medication should be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue using iron dextran and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience:
- dizziness;
- nausea or vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- fever, sweating, or chills...
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What is Consumer information?
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Infed Consumer Information: 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 bloo...
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