This document discusses the treatment of iron deficiency anemia with ferric carboxymaltose (FCM). It begins by defining anemia and iron homeostasis. It then covers the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and treatment options. Oral iron is usually first-line but can cause gastrointestinal side effects and issues with compliance. Intravenous FCM is indicated for patients who fail or do not tolerate oral iron, have malabsorption issues, or require a rapid response. The document provides guidelines on diluting and administering FCM intravenously to effectively treat iron deficiency anemia while minimizing risks.
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1. TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA WITH
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE
Dr. Kunal Chhattani
MBBS MD DrNB [Clinical Hematology]
Hematologist and Hemato-Oncologist,
Chhattani Hematology Clinic, Nagpur
5. IRON HOMEOSTASIS
1-2mg of iron absorbed and lost every day
Most absorption- Duodenum
2 forms- Ferrous and ferric
Ferric iron Ferrous iron at brush border
Iron Blood transferrinBone marrow2/3rd in
Hb
6. Storage:
1. Reticulo Endothelial System
2. Liver
Key Regulator: Hepcidin
Hepcidin blocks Ferroportin Reduced iron
absorption from gut and stores
14. ORAL IRON
Ferrous form is better absorbed
Most commonly available : Ferrous sulphate,
ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous
ascorbate.
Any of these is acceptable.
15. Advantages:
Efficacious for most patients
Low risk of serious side effects
Low cost
Disadvantages:
GI toxicity
Compliance
21. CONTRAINDICATIONS TO IV IRON
Pregnancy <12 weeks
Lack of facilities of managing allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis to any parenteral iron preparation
Iron overload
28. DILUTION AND DURATION
Dilute FCM 500mg in 100ml NS and 1gm in 250ml
NS. Concentration of FCM <2mg/ml is not
permissible.
Infuse 500mg in minimum 6minutes and 1gm in
minimum 15minutes
Long duration of infusion and excess dilution can
lead to destabilization of iron complex and adverse
effects