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Ferrous Sulfate: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron-deficiency anemia. It works by providing iron to hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes. Common side effects include constipation, dark stools and diarrhea. Nurses assess patients' nutritional status and teach them about side effects and dosage instructions.

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Ferrous Sulfate: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron-deficiency anemia. It works by providing iron to hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes. Common side effects include constipation, dark stools and diarrhea. Nurses assess patients' nutritional status and teach them about side effects and dosage instructions.

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NAME OF DRUG Generic name: FERROUS SULFATE Trade name: FEOSOL

CLASSIFICATION

MECHANISM OF ACTION An essential mineral found in hemoglobin, myoglobin and many enzymes. Parenteral iron enters the bloodstream and organs of the reticuloendothelial system (liver, spleen, and bone marrow), where is separated out and becomes part of iron stores

INDICATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

SIDE EFFECTS

NURSING INTERVENTIONS BEFORE:


Assess nutritional status and dietary history to determine possible cause of anemia and need for patient teaching Assess and teach significant others of the patient the common side effects of the drug and to report any severe adverse effects stat. Advise patient that stools may become dark green or black and that this change is harmless.

FUNCTIONAL CLASS:

Therapeutic: Antiemetics
PHARMACOLOGIC:

Prevention and treatment of iron- deficiency Anemia

Contraindicated in * Some products contain alcohol of sulphites that should be avoided in patient with known intolerance or hypersensitivity

CNS: Seizures Dizziness Headache CV:

Iron supplements

Hypotension

GI: Constipation Dark stools Diarrhea Epigastric pain MISC: Staining of the teeth

DOSAGE: Minimum dose: 300mg 2-4x PO Maximum dose: 325mg/day Patients dose: 1 tab OD Once every day, every 8 AM

DURING:

Oral preparations are most effectively absorbed if administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals if gastric irritation occurs, administer with meals. Take tablet or capsule with a full glass of water or juice.

AFTER:

Encourage patient to comply with medication regimen. Take missed doses as soon as remembered within 12 hours; otherwise return to regular dosing schedule

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