Name the category.
Electrolyte/Mineral/Metal Modifiers
Name the drug.
FERROUS SULPHATE
Use?
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency.
Not indicated for treatment of anemia resulting from causes other than iron deficiency.
What are contraindications.
Primary hemochromatosis.
Peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis
List common adverse effects.
Constipation, diarrhea, dark stools, nausea, epigastric pain.
Describe the mechanism of action.
Corrects erythropoietic abnormalities caused by a deficiency of iron.
Does not stimulate erythropoiesis, nor does it correct hemoglobin disturbances not caused by iron deficiency.
Should Vit. C be supplemented in addition?
Concomitant use may be of benefit, particularly in infants due to increased absorption of iron from GI tract (with >200 mg Vitamin C per 30 mg elemental iron)
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