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Suppose 2 start iron ferinject iv but circumst couldn't, dr inject subcutaneously, is this useless? is it any use at all? have iv scheduled next week.
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It's of: some use (Some will be "delivered" to "hungry" IRON carrying blood proteins (FERRITIN) but IV is sill the best way to administer Ferinject! Hope this is helpful! DR Z
Answered 5/2/2017
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