Iron dextran (INFeD)

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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

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Patient drug information

Also known as

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

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