ID-5184 Wonca Abstracts supplement A-K 13-10-23 - Flipbook - Page 55
WONCA 2023 Supplement 1: WONCA 2023 abstracts (A–K)
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Readministration of intravenous iron therapy vs
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Dr Tim Aung1,2
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RACGP, 2Primary Care Practitioner/GP, Logan Central
Background
Intravenous (IV) iron therapy has been progressively performed with modern formulations in
community practices as well as in hospitals, when the oral route becomes impractical. However, it is
not a risk-free procedure.
Objectives
Effective replacement of iron is important to treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Can IV
iron be rechallenged with a previous history of reactions?
Methods and results
Five mostly retrospective studies were identified, involving re-exposure of IV iron (total n = 1006) from
the literature. They were observed and analysed.
Discussion
This short presentation illuminates a plausible rechallenge of this therapy despite a background
of reaction, depending on the nature of reactions, intensity of reactions and use of alternative
formulations. In short, readministration of IV iron therapy with past reaction is plausible with benefits
and risk stratification.
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