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| Pronunciation |
 (fer
yoo MOX
ides) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Feridex I.V.® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Radiopaque Agents |
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| Use |
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For I.V. administration as an adjunct to MRI (in adult patients) to enhance the T2 weighted images used in the detection and evaluation of lesions of the liver |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Stability |
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Store at 2°C to 30°C. Do not freeze. If there are indications that package has been frozen, do not use. |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: 0.56 mg of iron (0.05 mL Feridex I.V.®)/kg body weight diluted in 100 mL of 5% dextrose and infused over 30 minutes; a 5-micron filter is recommended; do not administer undiluted |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: Iron 11.2 mg and mannitol per mL (5 mL) |
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