Some people may have side effects from oral iron pills, or have difficulty absorbing oral iron. It can also take many months of oral pills to reach the same dose as what can be given in a single IV iron infusion.
Iron is a mineral that is part of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in blood. Iron helps produce red blood cells.
If your iron is low, you may have a low red blood cell count (called anemia). As a result, your blood carries less oxygen to the cells in your body. This can make you feel weak, tired and look pale.
You should receive IV iron therapy if you cannot tolerate or absorb oral iron, or if you have severe iron deficiency anemia, or at the discretion of your ordering physician. Blood work values may reflect:
Generally, when side effects do occur, they are mild and settle down on their own. The most common side effects are temporary and include:
Your private insurance provider may cover the cost of your IV iron therapy through your insurance plan. You may need to provide the drug identification number listed here:
Venofer®
02243716
Monoferric®
02477777
* We will arrange for delivery of your medication to the clinic for your treatment
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IV vitamin therapy was pioneer by Dr. John Myers, and he formulated what is now referred to as the Myers’ Cocktail. This is a blend of water-soluble vitamins and minerals administered by an intravenous drip. With this delivery mechanism, there is better absorption compared to any other form of nutrient delivery.
The standard Myers’ Cocktail consists of magnesium, calcium, vitamin B-5, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B-12, vitamin B complex, and vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that stimulates the immune system and aids in fighting bacterial and viral infections.
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Glutathione is a substance naturally produced by our cells from amino acids that are found mainly in fruits and vegetables. This hardworking molecule acts as a major antioxidant, free radical scavenger, and an essential component of liver detoxification. In addition to protecting cells against the destructive effects of free radicals and detoxifying harmful substances such as drugs and environmental pollutants, it has also been studied in the treatment of a number of serious medical conditions including Parkinson’s Disease, heart disease, kidney disease, HIV and cancer.
Unfortunately increasing your glutathione levels is not as easy as popping a supplement pill. Scientific studies have shown that it does not absorb well from the gut. To get around this problem, therapeutic doses of glutathione are administered intravenously. Intravenous infusion is currently the most powerful way to offer protection to the body with a tool that is quick, safe, and effective.
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