Table 3.
Side effects | Oral iron group (n = 50) | IV iron group (n = 50) |
---|---|---|
Nausea/vomiting | 1 | – |
Epigastric discomfort | 10 | – |
Constipation | 9 | – |
Diarrhea | 1 | – |
Metallic taste | 2 | – |
Anaphylactic reactions | – | – |
Hypotension | – | – |
Fever | – | 1 |
Itching all over body | – | 1 |
Pain at the site of injection | – | 1 |
Thromboplebitis | – | 2 |