Intravenous versus oral iron for the treatment of anemia in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bonovas S, Fiorino G, Allocca M

Published in Medicine

Methodology

Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing intravenous and oral iron in IBD-associated anemia.

Intravenous iron produced higher hematologic response and fewer gastrointestinal adverse events than oral iron.

Intravenous iron is preferred over oral iron in active IBD-related anemia.

Open-label trials; industry sponsorship common.

Mineral

Intravenous iron was more effective and better tolerated than oral iron for the treatment of anemia in inflammatory bowel disease.

Year:2016

Sample Size:1,143

Quality Score:8/10

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