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Iron-Dextran Complex

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Definition: A complex of ferric oxyhydroxide with dextrans of 5000 to 7000 daltons in a viscous solution containing 50 mg/ml of iron. It is supplied as a parenteral preparation and is used as a hematinic. (Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1292)     
Pharmacological Action Hematinics 		Other names Dextran-Iron Complex; InFed; Imperon; Imferon; Imfergen; Hematran; Hawthron Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; Hauck Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; Goldline Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; GlaxoSmithKline Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; Ferridextran; Feosol; Dextrofer; Dexferrum; American Regent Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; Icar; Iron Dextran Complex; Dextran Iron Complex; Watson Brand of Iron-Dextran Complex; Vortech Brand of Iron-Dextran ComplexDrugs* : IRON DEXTRAN; PROFERDEX; DEXFERRUM; INFED
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
FV 82  88154-94-3   *Tylosin *Iron-Dextran Complex *Pyridoxine *Vitamin B 12 Drug Combinations. Vet Med Nauki 1983;20(3-4):40
gleptoferron  57680-55-4   *Iron-Dextran Complex *Sugar Acids Drug Combinations. J Anim Sci 1983;56(3):640

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