Iron sucrose induced near fatal anaphylaxis in a postnatal mother

Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy can lead to significant adverse effects on the mother and fetus. Patients with iron deficiency anemia are treated with parenteral iron therapy when oral iron therapy is ineffective or in case of non-compliance due to side effects. Parenteral iron preparations such...

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Published in:Current medical issues 2021-10, Vol.19 (4), p.284-286
Main Authors: Sharmila, Vijayan, Babu, Thirunavukkarasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anaphylaxis
iron sucrose
postnatal mother
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Summary:Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy can lead to significant adverse effects on the mother and fetus. Patients with iron deficiency anemia are treated with parenteral iron therapy when oral iron therapy is ineffective or in case of non-compliance due to side effects. Parenteral iron preparations such as iron dextran and sodium ferric gluconate complex can cause side effects including life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. However, parenteral iron sucrose has a favorable safety profile and anaphylactic reactions are extremely rare. We report a rare case of near-fatal anaphylaxis following intravenous iron sucrose therapy in a postnatal mother with iron deficiency anemia.
ISSN:0973-4651
2666-4054
DOI:10.4103/cmi.cmi_57_21