Abstract :
Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global health concern. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ferric Carboxymaltose (FCM) compared to Iron Sucrose (ISC) in treating mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant women.
Materials and Methods: A randomized prospective control study was conducted with antenatal women suffering from mild to moderate anemia at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences and Hospital from December 2018 to November 2019. Participants were randomly assigned to either Group A (FCM) or Group B (ISC).
Results: A total of 128 women were randomized, with 64 in each group. The mean increase in hemoglobin was significantly higher in the FCM group (1.34 g/dl) compared to the ISC group (0.98 g/dl) (p < 0>
Conclusion: FCM offers a more effective, convenient, and well-tolerated treatment option for IDA in pregnancy compared to ISC.
Keyword :
Ferric carboxymaltose, Iron sucrose, Pregnancy, Anemia, Randomized controlled trial.