IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

SAFETY AND EFFICACY ON INTRA VENOUS IRON SUCROSE VERSUS ORAL FERROUS SULPHATE

Abstract

Objective: 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.