Iron Flashcards
1
Q
What is it indicated for?
A
Treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia
Prophylaxis of iron-deficiency anaemia
2
Q
How does it work?
A
The aim of therapy is to replenish iron stores
3
Q
What are the side effects of iron?
A
GI upset
Nausea
epigastric pain
constipation
diarrhoea
Black stool
4
Q
What are the warnings for iron?
A
Oral iron may exacerbate bowel symptoms in intestinal disease
5
Q
What drugs can interact with iron?
A
calcium, levothyroxine and bisphosphonates can have reduced absorption due to iron
Should be taken at least 2 hours after oral iron
