Iron (Ferrous ascorbate) Pharmacology

Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)

About Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Fe II Salt of iron,oral iron formulation ,antianaemic,heamatinic.
Mechanism of Action of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Addition of ascorbic acid converts the ferric form to ferrous form thus making it absorbable from duodenum and upper jejunum, resulting in considerable enhancement of the absorption of iron. It has been demonstrated that Fe(II) ascorbate is less easily oxidized than Fe(II) in ferrous sulphate. Absorption of ferrous ascorbate averaged 52% higher than ferrous sulphate in subjects with ID. (Marx et al., 1982) Thus when administered as ferrous ascorbate, Fe(II) salt is more resistant to oxidation at alkaline pH,delivers maximum amount of ferrous iron to the duodenal brush border and at the same time produces minimum GI adverse effects.
Pharmacokinets of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
1.Absorption:Increased in iron deficiency anaemia
2.Distribution:Transported in a transferring bound form to bone marrow
3.Elimination:Excretion is minimal
Onset of Action for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Duration of Action for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Half Life of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Side Effects of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Constipation
4.Diarrhea
5.Abdominal pain
Contra-indications of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
1.Hyper sensitivity
2.Haemolytic anaemia unless iron deficiency anaemia is present
3.Haemochromatosis
4.Haemosiderosis
5.Peptic ulcer
6.Regional enteritis
7.Ulcerative colitis
8.Those receiving repeated blood transfution
Special Precautions while taking Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Prevention and treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in pregnant women and children.
Interactions for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Typical Dosage for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Ferrous ascorbate equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron is used for the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in pregnancy and 30 to 60 mg is used as a prophylaxis for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, and also for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children.
Schedule of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Storage Requirements for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Effects of Overdose of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, haematemesis and rectal bleeding. Hypotension, coma and hepatocellular necrosis may occur later.

Treatment: Empty stomach contents by gastric lavage within 1 hr of ingestion. In severe toxicity, IV desferrioxamine may be given. Whole bowel irrigation may also be considered in severe poisoning.

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