Iron Deficieny Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first line treatment of Iron deficiency?
What is a negative effect of this?
A
Oral iron supplements
GI side effects
2
Q
With increasing severity of Iron deficiency, how does treatment change?
A
IM injections - iron
IV iron
Transfusion of blood
3
Q
What should blood Hb rise by when treating?
A
20g/L in 3 weeks
4
Q
When should blood transfusions be given?
A
If cardiac compromise is imminent.
5
Q
What drug delays the effect of transfusion associated haemosiderosis?
How?
A
Deferrioxamine
Iron chelator
6
Q
How is hereditary haemochromatosis treated?
A
Venesection
