Testing equivalence of two doses of intravenous iron to treat iron deficiency in pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial.

Bernd FroesslerKlaus Oliver SchubertPeter PalmRichard ChurchNatalie AboustateThu-Lan KellyGus A DekkerNicolette A Hodyl

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2022)

Administration of 1000 mg ferric carboxymaltose in pregnancy maintains iron stores and reduces the need for repeat infusions. A 500- mg dose requires ongoing monitoring to ensure adequate iron stores are reached and sustained.

Keyphrases

iron deficiency
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
high dose
pregnant women