An under-recognised complication of iron infusion: Hypophosphataemia

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An under-recognised complication of iron infusion: Hypophosphataemia

Wednesday 25 April 2018, 05:00 PM

Hypophosphataemia is not always symptomatic, but can cause fatigue, among other symptoms

With the growing use of intravenous iron infusion for the treatment of iron deficiency, an awareness of hypophosphataemia as a potential side effect is crucial

Key points Intravenous iron formulations have been increasingly prescribed to treat iron deficiency, owing to their benefit over oral iron supp, ELearning Green Small

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