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Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia
SUMMARY
- In order for oral iron therapy to effectively resolve iron deficiency anemia, patients must receive and absorb an adequate dose of elemental iron.
- Intravenous (IV) iron is indicated as a source of iron replacement in iron deficiency anemia if the patient cannot tolerate oral iron, has malabsorption syndrome or an inflammatory process, and a need to rapidly replete iron stores. IV iron is also recommended in patients receiving ESAs.
- Certain medications inhibit absorption of iron, are affected by iron, or cause Mean Corpuscular volume greater than 100fL.
SECTION CONTENTS
- Oral Iron
- Intravenous (IV) Iron
- Medication Considerations
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