anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what drugs are used to treat anaemia (3)
A
oral iron salts
parental iron treatments
vitamin B12
2
Q
what are drug examples of iron salts (3)
A
ferrous sulphate
ferrous gluconate
ferrous fumarate
3
Q
what is a side effect of iron salts
A
Gi irritation
4
Q
what are drug examples of parental iron treatments (2)
A
iron dextran
iron sucrose
5
Q
what are the side effects of parental iron treatments (3)
A
N&V
flushing
anaphylaxis
6
Q
what is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia
A
Iron salts
Parental iron treatments
7
Q
what is used to treat pernicious anaemia
A
Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin)
