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The difference between iron sorbitol-citric acid and iron dextran is that the former

A
Cannot be injected i.v.
B
Is not bound to transferrin in plasma
C
Is not excreted in urine
D
Produces fewer side effects
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p586) Iron sorbitol citrate should not be used i.v. because it may rapidly saturate the transferrin receptors and can result in high concentrations of free iron.

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