Erythropoietin (EPO) dosing in anemia of CKD
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) like erythropoietin (EPO) are integral for mana…
Ensure babies and kids get enough iron
As a nutrition support pharmacist, you are on the front lines to help prevent iron defici…
Best approach for treating megaloblastic anemia
BACKGROUND ㅡ Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by red blood cells (RBCs) that are la…
Clarify limitations of alternate-day oral iron dosing
Is it better to take oral iron supplements every other day? ㅡ Not really. Some recent ev…
Consider more use of INTRAVENOUS iron to patients
As a pharmacist, you'll see expanded use of IV iron in medical patients. More experts…
Using IV iron may improve heart failure symptoms
As a clinical pharmacist, you'll hear about using IV iron to improve heart failure s…
Recommend ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate when oral iron is needed
It's tricky to iron out differences among ORAL IRON supplements. Efficacy and t…
Ferrous sulfate
Pharmacologic profile and clinical uses Description/Definition Ferrous sulfate is an i…
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
O verview ― Iron deficiency is present if serum ferritin is < 12 ng/mL or < 30 ng/…
Overview of anemia
Screening ― Do not perform routine screening for anemia in nonpregnant, asymptomatic pati…
Management of vitamin B12 deficiency
Overview ㅡ Vitamin B12 ( cobalamin ) is necessary for a variety of critical functions wi…