A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Infed Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Iron Dextran
Infed Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Iron Dextran
SIDE EFFECTS
Severe/ Fatal: Anaphylactic reactions have been reported
with the use of iron dextran
injection; on occasions these reactions have been fatal. Such reactions,
which occur most often within the first several minutes of administration
have been generally characterized by sudden onset of respiratory
difficulty and or cardiovascular
collapse. (See BOXED WARNING
and PRECAUTIONS: General ,
pertaining to immediate
availability of
epinephrine.)
Cardiovascular: Chest pain,
chest tightness, shock
cardiac arrest, hypotension,
hypertension, tachycardia,
bradycardia flushing,
arrhythmias. (Flushing and hypotension
may occur from too rapid injections by the intravenous route.)
Dermatologic: Urticaria, pruritus,
purpura, rash,
cyanosis.
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea.
Hematologic/ lymphatic: Leucocytosis, lymphadenopathy.
Musculoskeletal/ soft
tissue: Arthralgia, arthritis
(may represent reactivation
in patients with quiescent
rheumatoid arthritis
See PRECAUTIONS: General) myalgia;
backache; sterile abscess,
atrophy/fibrosis (intramuscular injection
site); brown skin and/or
underlying tissue discoloration
(staining), soreness or pain
at or near intramuscular
injection sites; cellulitis;
swelling; inflammation; local
phlebitis at or near
intravenous injection
site.
Neurologic: Convulsions, seizures, syncope,
headache, weakness, unresponsiveness paresthesia,
febrile episodes, chills,
dizziness, disorientation, numbness, unconsciousness.
Respiratory: Respiratory arrest, dyspnea,
bronchospasm, wheezing.
Urologic: Hematuria.
Delayed reactions: Arthralgia, backache, chills,
dizziness, fever headache,
malaise, myalgia,
nausea, vomiting
(see WARNINGS).
Miscellaneous: Febrile episodes, sweating, shivering,
chills, malaise, altered
taste.
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