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Typically the infusion is stopped for a 10-minute monitoring period and then resumed once the symptoms subside.There is a .002 and .004% risk of anaphylaxis depending on the type of Intravenous Iron given.Following an Iron transfusion there can be a range of " hypersensitivity reactions" anywhere from immediately after the IV up to 3 to 4 days after: urticaria, rashes, joint swelling, joint pain, fever, flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation as well as muscle pain and cramping
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Furthermore, chest pain, pyrexia, swelling face, nausea, decreased appetite, dizziness, and dyspnea were observed in 1.01% (1/99) of the patients (Table 5)