Iron-deficiency anemia
- Find and treat the cause of iron loss
- Oral iron if absorption/tolerance is adequate
- Lower/alternate-day dosing may improve tolerance
- IV iron if rapid repletion or oral failure
- GI bleeding evaluation depends on age/context
- Hb response confirms efficacy
- Continue until iron stores are replenished
Use at a glance
- Find and treat the cause of iron loss
Practical pearls
- Lower/alternate-day dosing may improve tolerance
Other practical pearls
- Hb response confirms efficacy
- Continue until iron stores are replenished
Choosing treatment
- Oral iron if absorption/tolerance is adequate
- IV iron if rapid repletion or oral failure
- GI bleeding evaluation depends on age/context
Self-check
- What cause must be addressed in iron-deficiency anemia?
The cause of iron loss. - When is IV iron used?
Rapid repletion or oral treatment failure.
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