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Injectable Iron and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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WQ85-1495
Language
English
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Renal Program

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or who are on dialysis, have anemia because their red blood cells are low. The body needs iron to help make new red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.

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