HCPCS Code J1750: Iron Dextran, 50 mg

There will be pain and discomfort at the injection site. There may be skin discoloration or straining at the site as well. Potential adverse complications include iron overload, hypotension, or allergic reactions (a small test dose should be provided to check for this).

Within a few days or a week after injection.

Taking oral iron supplements and adjusting iron intake for diets. Another option is red blood cell transfusion, but those are for extreme cases of iron deficiency anemia.