How often is intravenous iron given?
Intravenous (IV) iron is given at the hospital. It can be given as a big dose all at once or a little dose several times each week.9 Your healthcare team will determine which way is best for you. In general, if you are on hemodialysis it is easiest to give you a little bit of IV iron one to three times per week during the dialysis procedure. If you are not yet on dialysis, or are on peritoneal dialysis or hemodialyze yourself at home, it is easiest to give you a big dose of IV iron less often. In all cases, your healthcare team will test your blood regularly to follow your level of anemia. The results will help them decide how much iron to give you and how often to give it to you.
