High dose intravenous iron: a note of caution.
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The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease are anaemic. Iron deficiency should be corrected before treatment with recombinant human erythropoietin (rhuEpo) or novel erythropoiesis stimulating protein (NESP) is initiated. During maintenance rhuEpo or NESP therapy, iron supplementation is needed to prevent hyporesponsiveness to these drugs. On the other hand, iron supplementation is not without sideeffects, particularly if high dose intravenous (i.v.) iron is administered.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
دوره 17 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002