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Consider phosphate levels if symptoms emerge after intravenous iron repletion
Consider phosphate levels if symptoms emerge after intravenous iron repletion

There is wide variation in the reported incidence of hypophosphataemia after intravenous iron therapy, and risk factors are debated, but patients should be alerted to the symptoms of tiredness, weakness and muscle pain
Linda Bryant
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