Anemia and Hematopoietic Agents Flashcards
ANEMIA ◦Oral Iron a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
ANEMIA ◦ Parenteral Iron a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
ANEMIA ◦ B Vitamins a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
▪ Iron replenishment for the body when dietary is
insufficient (or excessive loss has occurred)
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
Adverse liquid iron can STAIN teeth a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
Adverse black stool normal (not a bleed!) a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
avoid administering with oral antibiotics (fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines) a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®) b. iron dextran (INFed®) c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
Avoid caffeine + dairy
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
Overdose: ANTIDOTE: deferoxamine (Desferal ®)
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
▪leading cause of poisonings in children
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
Give on empty stomach for best absorption
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
BOXED WARNING: anaphylactic reactions during any dose ?
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
IRON DANGEROUS
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
Use Z-track technique
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
▪ Hypotension: Check vitals frequently
a. ferrous sulfate (Feosol®)
b. iron dextran (INFed®)
c. Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin
b. iron dextran (INFed®)