Iron Dextran
Overview
Iron Dextran is a complex of ferric hydroxide with dextran. It should be used only in the treatment of proven iron-deficiency anaemia, where oral therapy is ineffective or inappropriate.Iron Dextran is given through deep IM injection. Parenteral iron produces clinical responses similar to that of oral iron, but stores are rapidly repleted after the administration of parenteral iron, which may take months to achieve with oral iron therapy. Anaphylactoid reactions can take place following parenteral administration of it. It was approved by FDA in early 80s.
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- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Dosage
Choline Bitartrate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 100 mg | 100 (100) | 24 hourly | IM | |
| 100 to 200 mg | 150 (150) | As recommended. | IV | 2 or 3 times a day |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 10 to 100 mg | 55 (55) | 24 hourly | IV | Dose varies according to weight. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Choline Bitartrate is available. |
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Choline Bitartrate
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