Name Of Drug

NAME OF DRUG

Generic Name : Ferrous Sulfate Classification : Iron Preparation

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Elevates the serum iron concentration, which then helps to form Hgb or trapped in the reticuloendothelial cells for storage and eventual conversion to a usable form of iron.

INDICATION

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Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemias Dietary supplement for iron

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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Contraindicated with allergy to any ingredient; sulfite allergy; hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemias. Use cautiously with normal iron balance, peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis.

DRUG-DRUG INTERACTION

SIDE EFFECTS

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CNS: CNS toxicity, acidosis, coma and death with overdose GI: GI upset, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, dark stools, temporary staining of teeth for liquid preparations

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Decreased antiinfective response to Ciprofloxin, Norfloxin, Ofloxin; separate doses by atleast 2 hrs; decreased absorption with antacids, cimetidine decreased effects of levodopa if taken with iron increased serum iron levels with Chloramphenic ol decreased absorption of Levothyroxine separate doses by atleast 2 hrs

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS

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Assess for allergy to any ingredient, sulfite. Confirm that the patient does have iron deficiency anemia before treatment Give drug with meals. Avoid milk, eggs, coffee and tea. Warn patient about the side effects Do not take the preparations with antacids