Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Dexferrum (iron dextran injection): Risk of anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, following parenteral administration of iron dextran

Oct. 16, 2009--American Regent and FDA notified healthcare professionals that anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have followed the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection. The Boxed Warning has been modified to recommend administering a test dose prior to the first therapeutic dose and observing for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions during administration of Dexferrum.

The details can be read here.

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