Iron Poisoning Antidote — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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ModerateEmergency MedicineIron Poisoning AntidoteRACP Adult Medicine

A 22-year-old woman presents 4 hours after ingesting 60 iron tablets. Serum iron 90 µmol/L (toxic). Specific antidote?

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Correct answer: D — Desferrioxamine (deferoxamine)

Desferrioxamine chelates free iron forming ferrioxamine. Charcoal does NOT bind iron. Whole bowel irrigation for undissolved tablets.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Toxicology