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These are intravenous iron preparations used to treat iron deficiency anemia. They deliver iron directly into the bloodstream, which helps replenish iron stores quickly when oral iron isn’t effective, when absorption is poor, or when rapid repletion is needed (as in certain chronic diseases or dialysis patients). They are not oral iron supplements, not vitamin C, and not erythropoietin. During administration, monitor for infusion reactions or hypersensitivity, as some IV iron products can cause adverse effects like hypotension or anaphylaxis.