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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of study was to improve the hematological parameters in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with the use of iron sucrose complex & Clinical correlation of the parameters. METHODS: We used iron sucrose complex intravenously and assessed its effects on hematological parameters in pregnant anemic women. Hundred pregnant women with hemoglobin level of 8gm/dl or lower were given calculated dose of iron sucrose complex intravenously in several sessions. Allergic reactions were not noted. We have monitored Hemoglobin (Hb) levels and correlated it with clinical findings. RESULTS: Mean Hb level increased from 7.5 to 12 gm/dl, (P <0.5) and clinical parameters as breathlessness, tachycardia, tolerance to exercise were improved. CONCLUSIONS: Iron sucrose complex, when given to pregnant women with IDA, significantly improved the hematological parameters. Increased haemoglobin level improves the clinical parameters as breathlessness, tachycardia, tolerance to exercise etc.