Iron deficiency anemia

When is parenteral therapy warranted?

Randall A. Swain Dr Swain is associate professor of family medicine, and Dr Kaplan is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy and clinical assistant professor of family medicine, West Virginia University—Charleston Division. Dr Montgomery is a resident in family medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston Division—WVU Health Sciences Center.

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Barbara Kaplan Dr Swain is associate professor of family medicine, and Dr Kaplan is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy and clinical assistant professor of family medicine, West Virginia University—Charleston Division. Dr Montgomery is a resident in family medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston Division—WVU Health Sciences Center.

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Emily Montgomery Dr Swain is associate professor of family medicine, and Dr Kaplan is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy and clinical assistant professor of family medicine, West Virginia University—Charleston Division. Dr Montgomery is a resident in family medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston Division—WVU Health Sciences Center.

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Iron deficiency anemia is an old problem that is still common in primary care practice. Once the cause of deficiency is identified, iron replacement therapy is usually required. Unfortunately, some patients do not absorb oral iron well, as illustrated by the case presented here. The authors describe how such a patient was successfully treated with intravenous iron, review the principles of iron metabolism, and discuss selected products for iron replacement therapy.

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