Ferrous sulfate

Generic Name:
Ferrous sulfate
Trade Name:

Classification:
Iron Preparation

Dose, Route,
PO

freq:
BID

MECHANISM OF ACTION


Elevates the serum iron concentration which then helps to form High 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.
• Dietary supplement for iron.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity
• Severe hypotension.

ADVERSE EFFECT

• Dizziness
• N & V
• Nasal Congestion
• Dyspnea
• Hypotension
• CHF
• MI
• Muscle cramps
• Flushing

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise patient to take medicine as prescribed.
• Caution patient to make position changes slowly to minimize orhtostatic hypotension.
• Instruct patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol or OTC medicine without consulting the physician.
• Advise patient to consult physician if irregular heartbeat, dyspnea, swelling of hands and feet and hypotension occurs.
• Inform patient that angina attacks may occur 30 min. after administration due reflex tachycardia.
• Encourage patient to comply with additional intervention for hypertension like proper diet, regular exercise, lifestyle changes and stress management.