Total infusion of low molecular weight iron-dextran for treating postpartum anemia.
Τίτλος | Total infusion of low molecular weight iron-dextran for treating postpartum anemia. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Daniilidis, A., Giannoulis C., Pantelis A., Tantanasis T., & Dinas K. |
Journal | Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol |
Volume | 38 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 159-61 |
Date Published | 2011 |
ISSN | 0390-6663 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Female, Humans, Infusions, Intravenous, Iron-Dextran Complex, Postpartum Period |
Abstract | AIM: 135 puerperal women with iron deficiency anemia participated in our prospective randomized controlled trial in order to investigate alternative treatments to blood transfusion for anemia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The criteria for the diagnosis of anemia were Hb < 8 g/dl and ferritine < 10 microg/dl. Women were randomly separated in two groups, A and B. Women of group A (n = 109 women) received a total amount of 1000 mg low molecular weight (LMW) iron-dextran intravenously in two doses. Group B (n = 26) was the control group. They received orally 800 mg daily for 30 days of iron protein-succinylate. Three weeks later women of both groups underwent a full blood count analysis.RESULTS: Hemoglobin and ferritin levels increased significantly in group A compared to group B (p < 0.0001). No adverse side-effects due to the treatment were noted in either group.CONCLUSION: It seems that total iron-dextran infusion is a safe and rapid therapy of iron-deficiency postpartum anemia increases the Hb level more rapidly than oral ferrous sulfate, and it also appears to replenish iron stores more rapidly. |
Alternate Journal | Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol |
PubMed ID | 21793279 |