Intravenous iron

Intravenous iron

Parenteral iron is a useful and safe therapeutic measure to treat anaemia, and is a proven clinical alternative to blood transfusion. This review article summarises the main characteristics of the different formulations of parenteral iron, their advantages, indications, dosages and adverse effects....

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Published in:Cirugia Española Vol. 86; no. 4; p. 196
Main Authors: Madrazo González, Zoilo, García Barrasa, Arantxa, Rodríguez Lorenzo, Laura, Rafecas Renau, Antoni
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Spain 01-10-2009
Subjects:
Anemia - drug therapy
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Injections, Intravenous
Iron - administration & dosage
Postoperative Care
Preoperative Care
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Summary:Parenteral iron is a useful and safe therapeutic measure to treat anaemia, and is a proven clinical alternative to blood transfusion. This review article summarises the main characteristics of the different formulations of parenteral iron, their advantages, indications, dosages and adverse effects. Moreover, we analyse some of the most important published articles on parenteral iron therapy in General Surgery and other surgical specialties, as well as providing information about new formulations that will soon be available.
ISSN:0009-739X
DOI:10.1016/j.ciresp.2009.05.012