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A member asked:

How long does it take for the hemoglobin level to stabilize to normal after monofer infusion?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Weeks: Normal rbi cycle is 1 week. it may take 2-3 weeks for full effect.

Answered 9/27/2014

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

3-4 weeks: Its a bit varied but 3-4 weeks is reasonable. In other words get the Hgb tested in a month. Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Jain agreed

Answered 9/15/2018

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RBC 4.89 - hemoglobin 13.5 - hematocrit 40.6% - iron 26 ug/dL - TIBC 348 - Iron saturation 7% 43 y/o female extreme fatigue arms and legs feel heavy sometimes presyncope symptoms. PCP scheduled iron infusion next week. Could this all be from low iron?

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What would cause iron infusions to raise the iron levels but not hemoglobin or hematocrit levels?

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I am on Actermra for Scleritis and have 10 for my hemoglobin level, is that too low to do next infusion and when too low and need transfusion?

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Soninlaw went into hospital with hemoglobin of 5. His red cells & white cells not normal He had 2 infusions & now they r going do bone marrow. is is it Lukemia they are looking for? im scared. one doctor felt could be nutrition as he eats no dairy?

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How quickly will my heamoglobin rise after a ferinject iron infusion containing 500mg of iron?

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