Infed (Iron Dextran) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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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 Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Infed)?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose or iron dextran.

What happens if I overdose (Infed)?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of an iron dextran injection overdose may include joint pain, chills, dizziness, fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting.

What should I avoid while using iron dextran (Infed)?

There are no restrictions regarding foods, beverages, or activities during treatment with iron dextran unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What other drugs will affect iron dextran (Infed)?

Before using iron dextran, tell your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you take, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, so that your treatment can be monitored for interactions.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about iron dextran injection written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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