1. Which of the following IV iron prepration can not be administered as single large dose of 1000 mg ?
1. Iron carboxymaltose
2. Iron isomaltoside
3. Iron sucrose
4. Low molecular weight iron dextran
Answer = [3] Iron sucrose is the right answer as maximum dose per infusion is 300 mg. Rest others can be administered in higher single doses. Iron carboxymaltose is most commonly used for single high dose administration in india.