Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension, tachycardia.
Derm: flushing, urticaria.
GI: abdominal pain, nausea, taste disorder, vomiting.
Local: skin staining at IM site, phlebitis at IV site, pain at IM site.
MS: arthralgia, myalgia.
Neuro: dizziness, headache, SEIZURES, syncope.
Misc: fever, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS), lymphadenopathy, sweating.
Drug-Drug:
Absorption: Approximately 510% of dietary iron is absorbed (up to 30% in deficiency states). Absorption with IV administration is complete. Well absorbed following IM administration.
Distribution: Remains in the body for many mo. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.
Protein Binding: ≥90%.
Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly recycled; small daily losses occurring via desquamation, sweat, urine, and bile.
Half-life: 6 hours.
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