Question 1

what is the definition or description of: dextran allergy?

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Dextran allergy: Dextran (high-molecular weight dextran) is a plasma volume expander.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/dextran-high-molecular-weight.html

Question 2

i've taken four 1 ml im injections of iron dextran (50mg/1ml) this past week and ferritin has not increased at all. can results take this long?

Accepted Answer

Anemia : Yes it can . It depends on the base line ferritin level when you started the iron replacement . The lower it was the longer it takes to raise the ferritin levels.

Question 3

what is an iron dextran injection usp. 250 mg./5ml?

Accepted Answer

IV iron: Iron dextran is an intravenous iron formulation. The numbers 250 mg/5 ml refer to the concentration. After the doctor calculates your "iron deficit" (usually around 1500-2000 mg depending on how anemic you are), he/she would then give you around 20-40 ml of iron dextran. Iron dextran can cause allergic reactions. Newer formulations such as ferric gluconate are less likely to do so.

Question 4

procedure for giving iron dextran injection (imferon)?

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Iron dextran: Iron dextran is given intravenously over several hours and usually needs to be given with premedications like hydrocortisone, benadryl, and tylenol (acetaminophen) to prevent allergic reactions.

Question 5

when does someone need an iron dextran injection (imferon)?

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See details: It is indicated in individuals with an iron deficiency anemia if the anemia is severe, the patient does not respond to oral iron or cannot tolerate or absorb iron tablets.

Question 6

which of these steps are appropriate iron dextran injection (imferon)?

Accepted Answer

Rephrase question: Plase rephrase your question. What steps are you reffering here. Iron dextran infusion is indicated if you can't tolerate or if you do not respond to the oral iron replacement medication. You are going to be given small dose as a testing dose prior to the iron infusion to make sure that you do not have allergic reaction. It is otherwise a well tolerable therapy. Discuss with your doctor further.

Question 7

what is dextran 110 used for?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Dextran 110 is a coplex polysaccharide composed of glucose molecules in long chains. It has been used antithrombotic to reduce blood viscosity an as a volume expander in hypovolemia (reduced blood volume}

Question 8

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 9

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 10

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

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