Intravenous iron products.
Intravenous iron has been used extensively and successfully as part of the treatment of anemia in dialysis patients. Iron dextran can be used safely, however, there is a slight risk of severe, anaphylactoid reactions. Iron gluconate and iron sucrose are less likely to cause hypersensitivity reactions. These products should be safe and effective alternatives to iron dextran.
Johnson
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CA
University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Madison, USA.
Mason
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NA
Bailie
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GR
D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006397:Hematinics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*
D005290:Ferric Compounds; D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D006397:Hematinics