Rev Assoc Med Bras
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Clinical Trial
[Evaluation of the efficacy of intravenous iron III-hydroxide saccharate for treating adult patients with iron deficiency anemia].
To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous iron III-hydroxide saccharate for treating adult patients with iron deficiency anemia lacking satisfactory response to oral iron therapy. ⋯ The use of intravenous iron III-hydroxide saccharate is an efficacious and safe option in the treatment of adult patients with iron deficiency anemia lacking satisfactory response to oral iron therapy. This option of treatment should be considered mainly for patients with severe anemia in order to obtain rapid increase of the hemoglobin level and avoid blood transfusion.