Raheela Farhat, Mahnaaz Roohi.
Iron deficiency anemia.
Professional Med J Jan ;14(2):263-5.

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intra venous iron sucrose(venofer) as compared to oral iron in treatment of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy. Study Design: Prospective study. Pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia were selected from ante natal clinic. Patients were divided into two groups. Group A: These patients were given oral iron. Group B: These patients were given intravenous sucrose. All patients were evaluated for adverse effects, clinical and laboratory response. Results: Intravenous group achieved a higher Hb level in a shorter period. Group B showed no major side effects while (80%) of patients in Group A developed gastrointestinal symptoms. Conclusion: Intravenous iron sucrose is safe and effective in treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

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