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Do you have a preferred IV iron formulation for pregnant women?

Do you avoid certain IV formulations in this population? Are there special considerations for premedications in this population?
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Hematology · Georgetown University School of Medicine
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I prefer INFeD, Feraheme, Monoferric, and FCM is okay. INFeD, Feraheme, and Monoferric are also preferred in non-pregnant patients. FCM in non-pregnant patients has a risk of hypophosphatemia, but for some reason, FCM (InjectaFer) does not cause hypophosphatemia in pregnancy, likely due to renal ada...

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