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Labels: Anemia

Erythropoietin (EPO) dosing in anemia of CKD

Erythropoietin (EPO) dosing in anemia of CKD

Introduction Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), such as erythropoietin (EPO) , …
Ensure babies and kids get enough iron

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ferrous sulfate

Pharmacologic profile and clinical uses Description/Definition Ferrous sulfate is an i…
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

O verview ― Iron deficiency is present if serum ferritin is < 12 ng/mL or < 30 ng/…
Overview of anemia

Overview of anemia

Screening ― Do not perform routine screening for anemia in nonpregnant, asymptomatic pati…
Management of vitamin B12 deficiency

Management of vitamin B12 deficiency

Overview ㅡ Vitamin B12 ( cobalamin ) is necessary for a variety of critical functions wi…

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