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Name: Ferrous fumarate
Pregnancy Category A
Drug classes
Therapeutic actions
Elevates the serum iron concentration and is then converted to
hemoglobin
or trapped in the reticuloendothelial cells for storage and eventual
conversion to a usable form of iron.
Indications
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemias
Unlabeled use: supplemental use during epoetin therapy to ensure
proper
hematologic response to epoetin
Contraindications/cautions
Allergy to any ingredient; tartrazine allergy (tartrazine is contained
in
timed-release capsules marketed as Mol-Iron); sulfite allergy;
hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemias; normal iron
balance;
peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis
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Adverse effects
- CNS: CNS toxicity, acidosis, coma and death-overdose
- GI: GI upset, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, dark
stools, temporary staining of the teeth (liquid preparations)
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