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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Iron, which is needed for various biologic processes, including synthesis of hemoglobin and multiple enzymatic processes.<ref name="insert">[http://pi.watson.com/data_stream.asp?product_group=1251&p=pi&language=E Iron dextran (INFeD) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Irondextran.pdf | Iron dextran (INFeD) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.infed.com/ INFeD manufacturer's website]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Iron, which is needed for various biologic processes, including synthesis of hemoglobin and multiple enzymatic processes.<ref name="insert">[https://www.allergan.com/assets/pdf/infed_pi Iron dextran (INFeD) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Irondextran.pdf | Iron dextran (INFeD) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.infed.com/ INFeD manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV, IM
 
<br>Route: IV, IM
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
*1 mL of INFeD provides 50 mg of elemental iron
 
*1 mL of INFeD provides 50 mg of elemental iron
  
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.<ref name="insert"></ref>
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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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[[Category:Intramuscular medications]]
 
[[Category:Intramuscular medications]]
 
[[Category:Hematology medications]]
 
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[[Category:FDA approved in 1957]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1957]]

Latest revision as of 01:03, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Iron, which is needed for various biologic processes, including synthesis of hemoglobin and multiple enzymatic processes.[1][2][3]
Route: IV, IM
Extravasation: no information

  • 1 mL of INFeD provides 50 mg of elemental iron

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand names: Dexferrum, DextraCare, Ferrodex, Imferon, INFeD, Irondex, Saferon, Uniferon

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