Iron dextran
Iron Dextran
Iron Dextran (pronounced: /ˈaɪərn ˈdɛkstrən/) is a type of intravenous iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
Etymology
The term "Iron Dextran" is derived from its two main components: "Iron", a chemical element with the symbol Fe (from Latin: ferrum), and "Dextran", a complex branched glucan (polysaccharide made of many glucose molecules) derived from the bacterial fermentation of sucrose.
Usage
Iron Dextran is used to treat iron deficiency anemia, a common type of anemia that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or your hemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen.
Related Terms
- Iron: A chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26.
- Dextran: A complex branched glucan (polysaccharide made of many glucose molecules).
- Intravenous therapy: The infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
- Iron deficiency anemia: A common type of anemia that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
- Hemoglobin: A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iron dextran
- Wikipedia's article - Iron dextran
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