Sign Out
Parenterally administered iron preparations can cause allergic or anaphylactoid reactions loss of consciousness, collapse and hypotension, which may be potentially fatal. Therefore, treatment for serious allergic, reactions and facilities with the established cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures should be available.
In patients with liver dysfunction, parenteral iron should only be administered after careful risk/benefit assessment. Parenteral iron administration should be avoided in patients with hepatic dysfunction where iron overload is a precipitating factor, in particular Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT). Careful monitoring of iron status is recommended to avoid iron overload.
Continue with Google