How much iron a patient can tolerate at a time given intravenously :: (A) 1000 mg, (B) 2000 mg, (C) 2500 mg, (D) 3000 mg
Answer is C. Ans. is c i.e. 2500 mg Parenteral iron therapy : Impoant points : In patients on hemo/peritioneal dialysis and in pregnant females with severe anemia, seen for the first time during last 8-10 weeks - parenteral iron is absolutely indicated. Rise in hemoglobin concentration after parenteral therapy is 0.7 to 1gm % per week. Main advantage of parenteral therapy - ceainity of administration.