Iron infusion order
IV iron referral to infusion center
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed
About Iron infusion order
An iron infusion order arranges for intravenous iron at an outpatient infusion center in patients who cannot adequately repleted with oral iron — those with malabsorption (IBD, celiac, bariatric surgery), intolerance, ongoing losses, late pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, or severe deficiency requiring faster replenishment. Available preparations include iron sucrose, ferric carboxymaltose, ferric derisomaltose, and ferumoxytol; selection depends on dose, infusion time, and tolerability. Pre-infusion labs include ferritin, iron studies, and renal function; common transient effects include mild headache and brief hypophosphatemia.
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