Evaluation of Iron Sucrose and Ferric Carboxymaltose Therapies in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Keklik M., Kalan U., Korkmaz S., Akyol G., Aygun B., Keklik E.

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.39, no.2, pp.59-62, 2017 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 39 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.5152/etd.2017.16102
• Journal Name: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.59-62
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affects the quality of life substantially. Recently, different parenteral iron preparations have been used as intravenous iron supplements. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the efficacy of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) and iron sucrose (IS) treatments in patients with IDA.