Substance / Medication

Iron dextran

Overview

Active Ingredient
iron-dextran complex
RxNorm CUI
5992

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy and safety of total dose infusion of low molecular weight iron dextran in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.
Ayub Rukhsana, Tariq Nabia, Adil Malik Muhammad et al. · J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · 2008
PMID: 18760066RCT
Intravenous low molecular weight iron dextran in children with iron deficiency anemia unresponsive to oral iron.
Plummer Ellen S, Crary Shelley E, McCavit Timothy L et al. · Pediatr Blood Cancer · 2013
PMID: 23832487Trial
Lower molecular weight intravenous iron dextran for restless legs syndrome.
Cho Yong Won, Allen Richard P, Earley Christopher J · Sleep Med · 2013
PMID: 23333678Trial
Safety and efficacy of total-dose infusion of low molecular weight iron dextran for iron deficiency anemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Koutroubakis Ioannis E, Oustamanolakis Pantelis, Karakoidas Christos et al. · Dig Dis Sci · 2010
PMID: 19834803Trial
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of intravenous iron dextran therapy in patients with ESRD and restless legs syndrome.
Sloand James A, Shelly Mark A, Feigin Andrew et al. · Am J Kidney Dis · 2004
PMID: 15042543Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Iron dextran (substance)
SNOMED CT
387118003
UMLS CUI
C0022092
RxNorm CUI
5992

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 8 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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