iron dextran, an injectable hematinic. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia that is not responsive to oral iron therapy. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Early pregnancy, anemias other than iron-deficiency anemia, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are severe hypersensitivity reactions, including fatal anaphylaxis. Inflammation or phlebitis at the site of injection, arthralgia, headache, GI distress, fever, and lesser hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
