Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Iron Dextran is a parenteral iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It consists of ferric hydroxide complexed with dextran polymers via oxidative degradation. The molecular formula varies by batch, typically approximating Fe(OH)₃·Dextran, with CAS No. 9004-72-6.
Strictly monitor for anaphylactic reactions during administration; contraindicated in non-iron deficiency anemia. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C and protect from freezing.