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Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + Zinc Pharmacology
Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + Zinc
About Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AMechanism of Action of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/APharmacokinets of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AOnset of Action for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/ADuration of Action for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AHalf Life of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/ASide Effects of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + Zinc1.Constipation
2.Diarrhea
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Heartburn
6.Leg cramps
7.Metallic taste in the mouth
Contra-indications of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/APregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationMay be usedBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincTreatment and prevention of Iron and zinc deficiency in pregnancy.Interactions for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/ATypical Dosage for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/ASchedule of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AStorage Requirements for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AEffects of Overdose of Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + ZincN/AIron (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/ADuration of Action for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)N/AHalf Life of Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)N/ASide 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/APregnancy Related InformationMay be usedOld Age Related InformationMay be usedBreast Feeding Related InformationMay be usedChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)Prevention and treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in pregnant women and children.Interactions for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)N/ATypical 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/AStorage Requirements for Iron (Ferrous ascorbate)N/AEffects 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.
Zinc
About ZincTrance metal, Dietary mineral, Nutritional supplement,Treatment of zinc deficiency,in wound healing.Mechanism of Action of ZincZinc acts as a cofactor for more than 70 different enzymes. Zinc dependent enzymes are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Zinc facilitates wound healing, normal growth rates, normal skin hydration and maintains senses of taste and smell. It provides normal growth and tissue repair. It also helps in development of cell mediated immunity.Pharmacokinets of ZincAbsorption: Poorly absorbed orally, Distribution: Zinc is distributed mainly in to skeletal muscle, skin, bone, pancreas, kidney, liver, retina, prostate, RBC, and WBC. Excretion: Excreted mainly through intestine; only 2% loss in the urine.Onset of Action for ZincN/ADuration of Action for ZincN/AHalf Life of ZincN/ASide Effects of Zinc1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Abdominal distress
4. Gastric ulceration
5. Rashes
Contra-indications of ZincN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Zinc1.Don`t exceed prescribed dose
2.Renal failure
3.Biliary obstruction
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Zinc1. Zinc deficiency
2. Acne vulgaris
3. Chronic skin ulcers
4. Adjunct to antimicrobials
5. Delayed wound healing
6. Alopecia
Interactions for ZincFluoroquinolones, Tetracyclines: Decreased GI absorption and serum levels of some fluoroquinolone.
Pencillamine: Reduced absorption of zinc.
Iron: Reduced absorption of iron and vice versa.
Typical Dosage for ZincAdults: 25 to 50mg zinc daily or 1 to 2 tablets daily.
Children: 5mg/kg 1 to 3 times daily.
Schedule of ZincN/AStorage Requirements for ZincStore at a temperature below 30 degree CEffects of Missed Dosage of ZincTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of ZincProvide symptomatic treatment and supportive measuresHome Delivery for Iron (Ferrous Ascorbate) + Zinc in Your City
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