Iron infusions
Iron infusions for anaemia are available at in our Nurse led clinics. So, if you have an iron deficiency and need to restore your iron levels, contact us.
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What is an iron infusion?
We all need healthy iron levels to feel energetic and well. But its easy to become anaemic, especially if you
So, it’s by simply having a iron infusion injection, you can quickly restore iron to a normal level.
In NZ, the main types of infusion available are:
- iron polymaltose – Ferrosig®
- ferric carboxymaltose – Ferinject®
What causes iron-deficiency anemia?
If your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells, less oxygen travels through your bloodstream. Subsequetly, you can get a condition called iron-deficiency anemia. Generally, this will show up in a blood test.
Iron deficiency Anemia can occur if you:
- were in an accident or had an operation and lost a lot of blood
- have the inability to absorb iron
- are vegetarian or eat a diet low in iron-rich foods
- Are pregnant, in which case you are likely taking iron pills
- have kidney disease or a renal condition
What are the symptoms iron-deficiency anemia?
As a result of iron deficiency anaemia, you can feel wiped out simply doing everyday tasks. So, iron injections for anaemia can help give you back your get up and go!
Symptoms that you might be a good candidate for an iron infusion include:
- Fatigue and general tiredness
- Muscle weakness
- Soft nails that easily break
- Dizzy spells and lightheadedness
- Breathlessness
What to expect when you get an Iron Infusion
You can expect to feel results quickly because an iron infusion restores iron directly to your bloodstream. Fortunately, it won’t be long before you feel more energetic and can breathe more easily.
- At East Care, IV (Intravenous) Iron Infusions are administered by our Nurse-led Clinics.
- First, our experienced nurses will seat you comfortably. The infusion will take at least 15 minutes. However, the length of the IV infusion will depend on your iron levels.
- Wear a top that allows us to access your arm’s vein easily for the iron injection.
- Within a week, you can expect to feel the first results of the iron infusion. However, it will take up to 3 weeks for your haemoglobin to increase. Comparatively, oral iron pills will take up to 6 months to restore iron. So having an iron injection for anemia is much faster!
Are there Side effects from an iron infusion?
During your appointment, the nurse will keep an eye on your blood pressure, temperature, heart and respiratory rates and monitor for any allergic reaction.
Remember, you’ll need to wait in the clinic for 15 minutes after your infusion so that we can monitor you for any signs of allergy.
Afterwards, you might feel:
- dizzy due to changes in blood pressure
- nauseous or want to vomit
- have a headache
Generally, taking paracetamol will help but contact us if you have concerns.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
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|---|---|---|---|
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