To compare the efficacy of  intravenous ferrous sucrose with oral ferrous sulphate in iron deficiency anemia during postpartum period

Dr Sulabha Joshi

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

To compare the efficacy of intravenous ferrous sucrose with oral ferrous sulphate in iron deficiency anemia during postpartum period

Dr Sulabha Joshi

Abstract :

ntroduction– Postpartum anemia is very common. Present study was a prospective randomized comparison between intravenous iron sucrose and oral iron in treatment of postpartum anemia Aims and objectives– 1)To compare the efficacy of oral ferrous sulphate vs intravenous ferrous sucrose on iron deficiency anemia during postpartum period. 2)To note the untoward reactions and complications of intravenous iron sucrose therapy Material and method– women with Hemoglobin of less than 10 g/dl but more than 6g/dl at 24 to 48 hours after delivery and Serum ferritin level less than 15μg/l were randomly divided into two groups. One study group received two doses intravenous iron sucrose 200 mg and other group received oral ferrous sulphate 200 mg twice daily for 6 weeks.. The post therapy evaluation was compared. Result– At the end of 45 days, there was significant rise in Hb level in study as well as control group.Rise in ser ferritin level in iv sucrose group was significantly higher. Conclusion– Iv sucrose in postpartum period is safe and reliable