Evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of iron carboxymaltosate in late pregnancy and in the postpartum period

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of iron carboxymaltosate in late pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Materials and methods: dynamic observation of the effectiveness of iron carboxymaltosate in 46 pregnant women diagnosed with anemia, latent iron deficiency due to the lack of positive dynamics against the background of taking oral forms of iron preparations, complaining of palpitations, shortness of breath with minimal physical exertion, weakness. The assessment was carried out by the level of hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin a month after the treatment with a high-dose iron preparation intravenously drip. The follow–up period is the third trimester of pregnancy, 2 days after delivery, a month after delivery. Results: the treatment with iron of carboxymaltosate led to an increase in the Hb level of 18±3 g/l, the ferritin level of 70±35 mcg/l a month after the infusion, and an improvement in the clinical condition. Conclusion: the use of iron carboxymaltose in the late stages of pregnancy allows to quickly normalize and maintain target values of hemoglobin and ferritin levels for a long time, already during the postpartum period, as well as improve the quality of life of women.