Pronunciation: EYE-urn DEX-tran
Generic Name: Iron Dextran
Brand Name: Examples include Dexferrum and Infed
Infed may cause serious and possibly fatal allergic reactions. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to another medicine or to several other medicines may have a greater risk of allergic reaction to Infed. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Only use Infed if oral iron therapy is not adequate or possible. Infed should be administered under close medical supervision where emergency treatment for a severe allergic reaction is available, if it should occur.
Infed is used for:
Treating iron deficiency in patients for whom oral iron therapy is not appropriate.
Infed is elemental iron as an injection. It works by replenishing body iron stores in patients with iron deficiency.
Do NOT use Infed if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Infed
- you have high levels of iron
- you have anemia not caused by a lack of iron
- you currently have a kidney infection
- the patient is a child younger than 4 months old
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Infed:
Some medical conditions may interact with Infed. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of allergies, blood problems, liver problems, heart problems, rheumatoid arthritis, or you have had multiple blood transfusions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Infed. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril) because they may increase the risk of Infed's side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Infed may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Infed:
Use Infed as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Infed is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Infed.
- Do not use Infed if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Infed, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Infed.
Important safety information:
- Infed may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. To help prevent this, sit up or stand slowly. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Infed.
- Infed may interfere with certain lab tests, including blood bilirubin and blood calcium levels. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Infed.
- Lab tests, such as hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood iron levels, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) levels, or percent saturation of transferrin levels, will be performed while you use Infed. These tests will be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Infed is should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 4 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Infed can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Infed while you are pregnant. Infed is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Infed, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Infed:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Cramps/leg cramps; diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness; mild swelling or pain at the injection site; nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); backache; chest pain; chills; fainting; fever; seizures; severe dizziness; severe muscle pain; severe stomach pain; severe swelling or pain at the injection site; shortness of breath or wheezing; skin flushing; slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Infed side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include abnormal skin sensations; chest pain; dizziness; fainting; headache; joint aches; nausea; stomach or muscle pain; swelling, especially of the feet and ankles; vomiting.
Proper storage of Infed:
Infed is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Infed at home, store Infed as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Infed out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Infed, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Infed is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Infed. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Infed resources
- Infed Side Effects (in more detail)
- Infed Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Infed Drug Interactions
- Infed Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Infed - Add your own review/rating
- Infed Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Infed Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Iron Dextran Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Iron Dextran Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
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