Infed

Iron Dextran

Iron supplements, also known as iron salts and iron pills, are a number of iron formulations used to treat and prevent iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia.[1][2] For prevention they are only recommended in those with poor absorption, heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy, hemodialysis, or a diet low in iron.[2][3] Prevention may also be used in low birth weight babies.[2] They are taken by mouth, injecti...

I am on my 3rd set of infusions in 5 years. Infed (iron dextran) gave me an allergic reaction and so they stopped and gave me steroids and benadryl...then felt like my bones were rotten and soft for a week. Benadryl helped. After that it was months of iron sucrose, which only left me feeling crappy for a day or two. This time around, (Friday) I was given Injectafer, which is 750mg at one time. I tolerated the infusion fine, but was exhausted and unable to focus for the rest of the day. I woke up the next day due to the fact that my hips and pelvic bones were aching like a toothache. It's Monday, and I can feel my long bones and it's miserable. The upside is that I already can feel the difference in my iron levels. I have another treatment this coming Friday--at least I know what...

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My first dose was given four days ago and I am still feeling nauseous, muscle pain and cold sweats. Realizing that we're all different, I'm hoping someone's experience with Injectafer is better than mine and can offer some hope that things get better. Compared to my Infed and Venofer infusions this is the worst I've felt afterwards. This is my first try at a forum. Thank you for any advice. ## Those can be normal side effects of such infusions and, unfortunately, they don't always improve or go away. Some people end up with such symptoms for life. You may also experience dizziness, flushing and darkening of the skin at the administration site. Has it improve any, yet? Why were you switched off of the others, were they no longer working? ## I had mine on Friday (it...

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Infed 50 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection by Allergan, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0023-6082-10 ## Active Ingredients: Iron Dextran

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Infed 50 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection by Henry Schein, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0404-9879-02 ## Active Ingredients: Iron Dextran

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Infed 50 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection by Watson Pharma, Inc. ## Package Codes: 52544-931-02 ## Active Ingredients: Iron Dextran

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Infed 50 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection by General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc. ## Package Codes: 52584-086-01 ## Active Ingredients: Iron Dextran

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Infed 50 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Solution by General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc ## Package Codes: 52584-931-07 ## Active Ingredients: Iron Dextran