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Saferon
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Saferon (Iron Dextran injection) is a complex of ferric hydroxide and Dextran for intramuscular use.
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| Precautions : Saferon should be given with caution to patients with history of allergic disorders, Asthma or Rheumatoid arthritis. Oral Iron salt must be stopped before starting parenteral Iron. The drug tolerance must be tested on the patient before applying the full therapeutic dose; emergency precautionary measures should be available during drug administration considering any allergic reactions. Patients should be monitored for at least one hour after the test dose was applied; if no adverse reactions were seen then the remaining dose can be given. Do not mix Saferon injection with other medications nor with parenteral nutrition solutions for intravenous infusion. Saferon is better to be avoided during pregnancy if possible; traces of unmetabolized Iron Dextran can be excreted in human milk. Saferon is not recommended for infants under 4 months of age. |
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