Anemia/Drug Induced Hematologic Disorders Flashcards
PO Iron Side Effects
Constipation and Dark Colored Feces
Abdominal cramping/Epigastric Distress
Nausea
Iron is best absorbed in what conditions?
Empty Stomach/Acidic environments
Aka separate iron from milk or antacids by 2 hours (before and after)
Separate PO iron from what?
Milk and antacids
How to prevent constipation from PO iron
stool softener and adequate fluid intake
What PO Drug interaction will increase Iron absorption
Vitamin C/Ascorbic Acid
What PO Drug interactions will decrease Iron absorption
- H2 blockers
- PPI
- Cholestyramine
- Tea/Coffee/Coffee/Wine
- Calcium
Iron decreases the absorption of what drugs
Fluoroquinolones; Tetracyclines
Indications for IV Iron
- severe iron malabsorption
- noncompliance w/ oral therapy
- chronic uncorrectable bleeding
- diminished erythropoiesis
Does IV iron work faster to correct anemia than oral iron?
No
MCV Normal Range
80 - 100 (Hct/RBC)
Anemia Value for Hgb
male and female
male: < 13.5 g/dL
female: < 12 g/dL
Anemia value for Hct
male and female
male: <41%
female: <36%
Anemia value for RBC
male and female
male: < 4.5
female: < 4.1
(units - million/mcL)
Common Causes for Normocytic Anemia
Acute Blood loss;
Mixed Anemias (look at RDW);
Chronic Illness
Common Causes for Microcytic Anemia
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
Copper/Zinc deficiency
Toxin poisoning
Inherited disorders
“Extreme” Symptoms/Consequences of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Pica
Angular Stomatitis (side of mouth is swollen)
Glossitis (swollen tongue)
Koilonychia (flat nails)
IDA treatment for Adults
200 mg of ELEMENTAL IRON PO/IV
especially for symptomatic IDA
IDA treatment for Peds
9 - 12 months: 3 mg/kg of elemental iron qd or BID for 2 -3 months after corrected
Older Kids: 6 mg/kg split into BID or TID dosing
Is it best to have low or high TIBC
Low! if it isn’t “hungry” for Iron/not binding a lot - that means ferritin has a good amount of stores of iron available
Which PO Iron option is cheapest
Ferrous Sulfate
Name the PO iron options
Ferrous Sulfate; Ferrous Gluconate; Ferrous Fumarate; Polysaccharide-iron complex; Carbonyl iron
How much elemental iron is in ferrous sulfate
65 mg
How much elemental iron is in ferrous gluconate
35 mg
How much elemental iron is in ferrous fumarate
99 mg
How much elemental iron is in polysaccharide iron complex
150 mg
How much elemental iron is in carbonyl iron
50 mg
Common Risk Factors for Anemia:
3 main groups
Demographics, Social Factors, Dietary Factors
What Risk factors for anemia are social factor based
- EtOH abuse
- poverty
- poor dentition
- GI disease
- depression
What Risk factors for anemia are demographic based
elderly
teenage
female
marital status
What Risk factors for anemia are dietary factor based
- low iron
- low fruit/veggies
- phytates
- tannins
- fad diets
Special Considerations in determining Anemia - Acute Bleed
drop in Hgb and Hct may not show up until 36 - 48 hrs after acute bleed
Special Considerations in determining Anemia - Pregnancy
Volume is diluted - levels look low but they probably are just fine..
Special Considerations in determining Anemia - Volume Depletion
Won’t show anemia after rehydration
IV products for IDA and CKD
Injectafer and Triferic
For non-hemodialysis or hemodialysis patients?
injectafer
non-hemo
For non-hemodialysis or hemodialysis patients?
triferric
hemo pts
Which IV Iron product interferes with MRI
Ferraheme (Ferumoxytol)
IV Iron products
Iron Dextran; Iron Sucrose; Ferric Gluconate; Ferraheme;
Injectafer/ Triferic
Expect an increase in Hb __ g/dL every ______ weeks of therapy
1; 2 - 3
Monitor TSAT and Ferritin how often?
Every 3 months
KDIGO does not recommend iron supplementation if TSAT > ____ or ferrition is > _____
30%; 500 ng/mL
Issues that come from Iron Overload/Posioning
Gastric Ulcer; Metabolic acidosis; internal organ damage (brain and liver)
What is the criteria to get a blood transfusion?
Hgb < 8 g /dL
OR
Symptomatic Anemia
1 unit of PRBC (packed red blood cells) = _____ mL = Increase of Hb of _____ and Hct of _____
300 mL; 1 g/dL; 3%
Common Causes of Macrocytic Anemia
Nutritional deficiency (B12 of Folic Acid) EtOH abuse Liver Disease Hypothyroidism Drugs (chemotherapy)
Possible transfusion complications
Iron overload; Acquired Infections; Hyperviscosity; Volume Overload; TRALI;
(TRALI - transfusion reaction acute lung injury)
B12 Deficiency is also known as _________ anemia
pernicious
RDA for B12
2 mcg daily
Body Stores for B12
2 - 5 mg found in the liver (V. LARGE STORE!!)
B12 is found in what kinds of food
meat and dairy and fruits and veggies
B12 is bound to what and released by what?
B12 combines with what for absorption?
bound to protein in food; release by HCl
intrinsic factor
Main Drug interactions with B12
H2 Blocker; PPI; Metformin
3 main ways to treat B12 Deficiency
Oral; Parenteral; Food
Oral B12 Treatment
1000 - 2000 mcg QD x 1 - 2 wks; then 1000 mcg QD for life
Parenteral B12 Treatment
1000 mcg IM or Deep SC inj QD x 1 week then weekly for 1 month then monthly for life
Causes of Folic Acid Deficiency Causes
- Inadeqaute intake
- Decreased Absorption
- Inadequate utilization
- Hyperutilizatoin
- Drugs Altering Metabolism
Black Box Warning for ESAs
increase risk of death/serious life threatening CV events in pts with target Hb > 12 g/dL