Accumulation of storage iron in patients treated for iron-deficiency anaemia. Issue 5962 (12th April 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bentley, D P; Jacobs, A
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 2:Issue 5962(1975)
• Page Start: 64
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 1975-04-12
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5962.64
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : The repletion of iron stores after treatment was studied in 38 patients with uncomplicated iron-deficiency anaemia. The serum ferritin concentration rose significantly when oral treatment was continued for two months after the attainment of a normal haemoglobin concentration. Patients treated with a total-dose infusion of iron dextran had thehighest final serum levels, which were significantly greater than in patients given Ferro-Gradumet. Oral ferrous sulphate was almost as effective as parenteral iron in producing iron stores.