Accumulation of storage iron in patients treated for iron-deficiency anaemia.
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.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005293:Ferritins / Q000097:blood*; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006452:Hemoglobinometry; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D013431:Sulfates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D013431:Sulfates; D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex; D005293:Ferritins