Iron dextran is an injectable complex comprising ferric hydroxide and a low-molecular-weight fraction of dextran. Iron dextran is an intravenous iron solution tailored to treat iron deficiency anemia. Oral iron therapy is frequently used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. However, certain patients either exhibit inadequate responses to oral iron or encounter difficulties in its administration. Iron dextran has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating iron deficiency anemia in patients who are unresponsive to oral iron therapy or cannot tolerate it.Injectable iron proves particularly beneficial in cases of iron deficiency stemming from conditions such as excessive iron loss (eg, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and significant blood loss) or iron malabsorption (eg, Crohn disease, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastric bypass). The appropriate application of iron dextran is recommended for iron deficiency anemia associated with menometrorrhagia, pregnancy, and surgical blood loss. This activity is tailored for healthcare professionals and summarizes indications, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, administration protocols, and potential adverse effects associated with iron dextran therapy, emphasizing the pivotal role of an interprofessional healthcare team in optimizing patient outcomes while utilizing iron dextran. In addition, this activity highlights algorithms for making informed decisions in the clinical management of patients undergoing iron dextran treatment by providing insights into contraindications, monitoring strategies, and potential overdose risks of iron dextran.
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