Iron Chelation is prescribed to treat acute iron intoxication/overload.Infusions are typically continuous over a period of 4-12 hours.

• Infusion may be administered IV or subcutaneously.
• Venous access device dependant upon frequency and duration of infusion. Durations of longer than 1 week should have short-term venous access device placed. Subcutaneous infusions do not require venous access device.
• Administered via infusion pump
• Labs may be ordered at the discretion of the physician.

 

 

Indications/Candidates

• Iron Overload
• Hemochromatosis