Drugs For Parenteral Administration Include

• Iron dextran
• Iron sorbitol

They may be given by deep IM or occasionally IV. Intravenous administration may result in very severe allergic reactions and thus should be avoided if possible.

Side effect: include local pain, tissue staining, headache, light headedness, fever, arthralgia, nausea, vomiting, urticaria, back pain, bronchospasm, and rarely anaphylaxis and death.