IRON Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of iron
A
- ferrous fumarate
- gluconate
- sulfate
- sulfate (dried)
2
Q
daily elemental iron dose
A
100-200mg
3
Q
which formulation is usually given
A
- ferrous sulfate (dried)
- can give MR but lower absorption
4
Q
s/e of iron
A
- constipation
- diarrhoea
- black tarry stools
5
Q
when to take iron
A
- after food to reduce s/e
- take before food for best absorption
6
Q
which vitamin helps with absorption of iron
A
vit C
7
Q
How long is iron continued when haemoglobin is normal range
A
for 3 more months
8
Q
toxicity of iron tx
A
desferrioxamine
