Comparison of Outcome of Two Injectable Iron Therapies In Postpartum Iron Deficiency Anemia

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy and evaluate safety of two
injectable iron therapies given during postpartum period (intravenous versus intramuscular) in
improving postpartum anemia. The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy and evaluate
safety of two injectable iron therapies given during postpartum period (intravenous versus
intramuscular) in improving postpartum anemia.
Material and Methods: Post-operative and postnatal wards of Gynnae Department Jinnah
Hospital, Lahore. It was randomized controlled trial with non-probability purposive sampling. The
duration of study was for Six months.
Results: The comparison of investigations (Hb, MCV, Hematocrit, & ferritin) in both groups was
carried out on admission, day 15, day 40 after treatment. The study revealed that intravenous iron
sucrose complex was more effective in increasing Hb, MCV, Hematocrit, & Ferritin levels with
significantly less complications as compared intramuscular iron sorbitol citrate.
Conclusions: Intravenous iron sucrose is more effective in improving post-partum anemia and
having less complications as compare to intramuscular iron sorbitol citrate