Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Parenteral iron dextran therapy.

V J Kumpf¹, E G Holland

¹Department of Pharmacy, Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

DICP : the Annals of Pharmacotherapy

|February 1, 1990

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

pMINERVA: A donor-acceptor system for the in vivo recombineering of scFv into IgG molecules.

Journal of immunological methods·2016

Same author

Implementation of safe practices for parenteral nutrition formulations. American Society Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists·1999

Same author

Drug-induced disorders.

American family physician·1997

Same author

Parenteral iron supplementation.

Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition·1996

Same author

Pharmacists help identify, treat drug-related malnutrition.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1991

Same author

Practical management of stress-related gastric ulcers.

The Journal of family practice·1991

Same journal

Eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus vaginitis with mupirocin.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

Same journal

Ketorolac formulary restriction and usage evaluation.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

Same journal

Oral vancomycin-induced rash: case report and review of the literature.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

Same journal

Imipenem/cilastatin drug utilization evaluation in a large community hospital.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

Same journal

Pharmacist involvement in Society of Critical Care Medicine.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

Same journal

Early anticoagulation therapy in deep vein thrombosis.

DICP : the annals of pharmacotherapy·1991

See all related articles

Parenteral iron therapy is crucial for iron-deficiency anemia when oral iron fails. Dosing depends on weight and hemoglobin, with careful administration needed due to potential anaphylaxis risks.

Area of Science:

Hematology
Pharmacology

Background:

Iron-deficiency anemia often requires alternative treatments when oral iron is ineffective.
Parenteral iron administration is indicated for specific patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To review indications for parenteral iron therapy.
To outline methods for administering iron dextran.
To discuss adverse reactions and safety precautions.

Main Methods:

Review of administration techniques for iron dextran.
Discussion of dose calculation based on patient weight and hemoglobin.
Emphasis on safety protocols, including test doses.

Main Results:

Parenteral iron dextran can be administered via intramuscular or intravenous routes.

Related Experiment Videos

Dosing is individualized based on iron deficits and patient parameters.

The incidence of adverse events is generally low, but anaphylaxis is a risk.

Conclusions:

Parenteral iron therapy is an effective alternative for managing iron-deficiency anemia.
Proper administration techniques and vigilance for adverse reactions are essential for patient safety.