Iron Infusion
The infusion of iron intravenously can be utilized to replenish depleted iron levels in the body.
Iron infusions may be used to treat iron deficiency anemia when oral iron supplements are insufficient or cannot be utilized. Intravenous infusions may be required for certain patients, like those with IBD and weight loss who cannot tolerate oral iron supplements due to gastrointestinal distress. Patients who undergo renal dialysis experience blood loss and have Celiac disease are also recommended to take iron infusions.
Iron infusion is more easily absorbed in the stomach than oral iron since it is infused directly into the bloodstream. Duration might range from 20 minutes to four hours, prescribed once to thrice, one week apart. The adverse reactions to iron infusions varies depending on the method employed. Nausea and low blood pressure are two frequent adverse reactions. Serious allergic responses can also happen for some. For this reason, patients will be carefully monitored during and after the infusion for any negative reactions. However, fewer than 1 percent of patients with iron infusions experience this side effect.
