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ferumoxytol

Parenteral Iron Supplement · Antianemic

Parenteral Iron SupplementAntianemic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
  • DimercaprolSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney diseaseiron deficiency anemia in adults with an intolerance or unsatisfactory response to oral iron

Dosing

Adult
Single dose of 1020 mg, or two doses of 510 mg, given 3–8 days apart. Administered over at least 15 min (30 min for 1020-mg dose).

Side effects

Serious
  • hypersensitivity reactions

Drug interactions

Dimercaprol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

11 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team