Impact of Intravenous Iron on Musculoskeletal Function in Older Adults

"Ferinject Therapy Group: each patient's Iron need for repletion by the Ferinject will be determined using product SPC dosing based on patient's body weight and Hb level. Accordingly, the appropriate dose of Ferinject will be administered while ensuring that a single administration will not exceed:~* 15 mg iron/kg body weight (for administration by intravenous injection) or 20 mg iron/kg body weight (for administration by intravenous infusion)~* 1,000 mg of iron (20 mL Ferinject) The cumulative dose of Ferinject per week will not exceed 1,000 mg of iron (20 mL Ferinject)."

Active Control Group (standard care excl. IV Iron): Oral Ferrous sulphate 200 mg three times daily.