Anemias Flashcards
Ferrous Sulfate Mechanism
Oral Fe2+
Ferrous Sulfate Usefulness
Anemia
Ferrous Sulfate Toxicity
N, GI Distress, Abd Cramps
Constipation, Diarrhea
Black Stool
Space from other drugs (tetra)
Ferrous Gluconate Mechanism
Oral Fe2+
Ferrous Gluconate Use
Anemia
Ferrous Gluconate Side Effects
N, GI Distress, Abd Cramps
Constipation, Diarrhea
Black Stool
Space from other drugs (tetra)
Ferrous Fumarate Mechanism
Oral Fe2+
Ferrous Fumarate Use
Anemia
Ferrous Fumarate Side Effects
N, GI Distress, Abd Cramps
Constipation, Diarrhea
Black Stool
Space from other drugs (tetra)
Iron Dextran Mechanism
IV/IM Fe3+: not absorbable
Iron Dextran Usefulness
GI in patients with
-gastrectomy
-small bowel resection
-IBD
-Malabsorption syndrome
Iron Dextran Side Effects
Vasodilate
Fever, joint, Muscle Pain
Urticaria: possible anaphylaxis/death
Iron Sucrose Mechanism
IV/IM Fe3+: not absorbable
Iron Sucrose Use
GI in patients with
-gastrectomy
-small bowel resection
-IBD
-Malabsorption syndrome
Iron Sucrose Side Effects
Vasodilate
Fever, joint, Muscle Pain
Iron Sodium Gluconate Mechanism
IV/IM Fe3+: not absorbable
Iron Sodium Gluconate Usefulness
GI in patients with
-gastrectomy
-small bowel resection
-IBD
-Malabsorption syndrome
Iron Sodium gluconate Side Effects
Vasodilate
Fever, joint, Muscle Pain
Deferoxamine Mechanism
Chelates Iron 3+
Deferoxamine use
IV antidote for iron OD
Deferoxamine Side Effects
Scavenge Fe from tissues: cause iron deficiency