The maximum recommended dose of elemental iron i.v. as iron sucrose per infusion is one that would deliver 200 mg of elemental iron. [7] This would necessitate five infusions to achieve the goal ...

The scientists are pointing the finger at the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene, which plays a key role in breaking down sucrose (also known as table sugar) and maltose (a less sweet compound found in ...

Purpose: The safety of high-dose iron sucrose infusion in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease was studied. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at a 478-bed community ...