Iron (Ferrous fumarate) + Vit B12 + Vit B3 + Vit B2 + Folic acid + Vitamin C Pharmacology

Iron (Ferrous fumarate) + Vit B12 + Vit B3 + Vit B2 + Folic acid + Vitamin C

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Side Effects of Iron (Ferrous fumarate) + Vit B12 + Vit B3 + Vit B2 + Folic acid + Vitamin C

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Contra-indications of Iron (Ferrous fumarate) + Vit B12 + Vit B3 + Vit B2 + Folic acid + Vitamin C

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Schedule of Iron (Ferrous fumarate) + Vit B12 + Vit B3 + Vit B2 + Folic acid + Vitamin C

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Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

About Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Iron (II) salt of fumaric acid, Oral iron preparation, Antianemic,hematinic.

Mechanism of Action of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Ferrous fumarate is used as a source of iron for iron-deficiency anaemia. It is given by mouth in usual doses of up to 600 mg daily (equivalent to about 200 mg of iron daily). Iron formulations exert haematinic action by being an essential constituent of haemoglobin. It is necessary for the oxidative process of living tissues.
Ferrous fumarate has similar efficacy as that of Ferrous sulphate.But it is more stable and almost tasteless as compared to Ferrous fumarate and it does not precipitate proteins and does not interfere with enzymes of digestive system.

Pharmacokinets of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Absorption: Absorbed orally in ferrous form and poorly absorbed in healthy individuals (about 10%) but in patients suffering from iron deficiency anaemia up to 60% dose is absorbed. Distribution: Transported in a transferrin bound form in to bone marrow for incorporation in to haemoglobin. Metabolism: Iron liberated by destruction of haemoglobin is reused by the body. Excretion: Excretion of iron is minimal. Loss usually occurs in nails, faeces, urine, hair, sweat, and bile.

Onset of Action for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

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Duration of Action for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

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Half Life of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

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Side Effects of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

1.Nausea
2.Epigasttric distress
3.Vomiting
4.Constipation
5.Diarrhoea
6.Black stools
7.Temporary staining of teeth with liquid formulations.

Contra-indications of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

1.Haemolytic anaemia unless iron deficiency anaemia is also present
2.Haemochromatosis
3.Haemosiderosis
4.Peptic ulcer
5.Regional enteritis
6.Ulcerative colitis
7.Those receiving repeated blood transfusions

Special Precautions while taking Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

1. Prolonged use
2. Minimise gastrointestinal discomfort by taking along with meals and gradually increasing the recommended dosage
3. Discontinue if intolerance occurs
4. Higher doses are required for geriatric patients

Pregnancy Related Information

May be used

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

May be used

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Indications for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

1. Iron deficiency
2. Iron deficiency anaemia

Interactions for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

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Typical Dosage for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Oral:
Adults: Starts with 50 to 100mg 2 to 3 times daily. Adjust the dosage based on patient`s response.
Children: 4 to 6mg/kg daily in three divided doses.

Schedule of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Storage Requirements for Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Store in a well closed container in a cool dry place. Protect from light.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Take 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 Iron (Ferrous fumarate)

Treatment includes immediate support of airway, respiration, and circulation. In conscious patients induce emesis with ipecac; if not empty stomach by gastric lavage. Follow emesis with lavage, using a 1% sodium bicarbonate solution to convert iron to less irritating poorly absorbed form. Take abdominal X-ray to determine presence of excess iron. Deferoxamine may be used for systemic chelation if serum levels of iron exceed 350mg/dl.

Vit B12

About Vit B12

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Mechanism of Action of Vit B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential constituent for growth, cell reproduction, hematopoiesis, and nucleoprotein and myelin synthesis. Vitamin B12 is converted in to coenzyme B12 in the tissues which is essential for conversion of methyl-malonate to succinate and synthesis of methionine from homocystine. It is also associated with fat and carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis. Cells characterized by rapid division such as epithelial cells, bone marrow, and myeloid cells appear to have greatest requirement of Cyanocobalamin.

Pharmacokinets of Vit B12

Absorption: Absorbed irregularly after oral administration and absorption depends on Ca and intrinsic factor. It is also administered subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
Distribution: Distributed in to liver, bone marrow, and other tissues. It crosses the placenta and appears in breast milk.
Metabolism: It is metabolized in liver.
Excretion: In normal dosage it is reabsorbed from bile and a minute portion is excreted through urine but the extra drug is excreted through urine.

Onset of Action for Vit B12

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Duration of Action for Vit B12

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Half Life of Vit B12

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Side Effects of Vit B12

1. Anaphylaxis
2. Anaphylactoid reactions
3. Pain and burning sensation at injection site
4. Itching
5. Urticaria
6. Transient diarrhea
7. Peripheral vascular thrombosis
8. Pulmonary oedema

Contra-indications of Vit B12

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Leber`s disease

Special Precautions while taking Vit B12

1. Anemic patients with coexisting cardiac, pulmonary and hypertensive diseases.

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
NEONATES : Use with caution

Indications for Vit B12

1. Vitamin B12 deficiency
2. Pernicious Anaemia
3. Peripheral neuropathy (diabetic, alcoholic, and drug induced)

Interactions for Vit B12

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Typical Dosage for Vit B12

I.M., S.C.:
Pernicious Anaemia: 100mcg daily for 1 week followed by the same dose given on alternate days for 7 doses and then every 3 to 4days for another 3 weeks. This regimen should be followed by 100mcg monthly for life. Concurrently administer folic acid if required.
Vitamin B12 deficiency other than pernicious Anaemia: 30mcg daily for 5 to 10days depending up on the severity of the condition.
Maintenance dosage: 100 to 200mcg once monthly.
Children: 100mcg I.M. or S.C. over the course of 2 or more weeks.
Maintenance dosage: 60mcg monthly I.M. or S.C.
Schilling test flushing dose:
Adults and Children: 1000mcg I.M. in single dose
Recommended RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for Vitamin B12:
Infants up to 6months of age: 0.3mcg.
Children age 6 months to 1 year: 0.5mcg.
Children age 1 to 3: 0.7mcg.
Children age 4 to 6: 1mcg.
Children age 7 to 10: 1.4mcg.
Children age 11 to adult: 2mcg..
Pregnant women: 2.2mcg.
Breast feeding women: 2.6mcg.

Schedule of Vit B12

Storage Requirements for Vit B12

Store at room temperature range of 15 to 30 degree C.in a light resistant well closed container in a dry place.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Vit B12

Take 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 Vit B12

Not applicable. Even in large doses Vitamin B12 isn`t usually toxic.

Vit B3

About Vit B3

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Mechanism of Action of Vit B3

Niacin refers to Nicotinic acid as well as Nicotinamide which exerts it`s action by influencing metabolic reactions. It is converted in to coenzymes Ncotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and it`s phosphate Ncotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP) involved in oxidation reduction reactions. These pyridine nucleotides act as hydrogen acceptors in the electron transport chain in tissue respiration, glycolysis, and fat synthesis. Nicotinic acid in high doses has vasodilator effects and also improves lipid profile; reduces serum cholesterol, raises HDL level, lowers VLDL, and LDL levels.

Pharmacokinets of Vit B3

Absorption: Well absorbed orally, Distribution: Widely distributed in the body, and also secreted in to breast milk, Modest amounts are stored in liver, Metabolism: Metabolized in to active metabolites in liver, Excretion: Extra drug is excreted through urine.

Onset of Action for Vit B3

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Duration of Action for Vit B3

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Half Life of Vit B3

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Side Effects of Vit B3

1. Flushing
2. Activation of peptic ulcer
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhoea
6. Headache
7. Rashes
8. Pruritus
9. Hypotension
10. Arrhythmias
11. Hepatic impairment

Contra-indications of Vit B3

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Peptic ulcer
4. Severe hypotension
5. Arterial haemorrhage

Special Precautions while taking Vit B3

1.History of liver disease
2.Gall bladder diseases
3.Gout
4.Coronary artery diseases
5.Diabetes mellitus
6.When use along with Statins reduces the dosage of Statins

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Indications for Vit B3

1. Pellagra
2. Niacin deficiency
3. Hartnup disease
4. Hyperlipidaemia (only nicotinic acid
5. Peripheral vascular diseases (only nicotinic acid)

Interactions for Vit B3

Aspirin: May decrease the metabolic clearance of nicotinic acid
Sympathetic blocking agent: May cause added vasodilation and hypotension
Isoniazid: may deplete levels of niacin and cause deficiency.

Typical Dosage for Vit B3

Oral:
Pellagra: 200 to 500mg daily in divided doses
Prophylactically: 20 to 50mg daily.
Dietary supplement: 10 to 20mg daily
Peripheral vascular diseases (only nicotinic acid): 100 to 150mg three to five times daily. Alternatively 1000 to 2000g once daily at bed time.
Hyperlipidaemia (only nicotinic acid): 1.5 to 6g daily in two to four divided doses with or after meals.
Hartnup disease: 50 to 200mg daily in divided doses.

Schedule of Vit B3

Storage Requirements for Vit B3

Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C

Effects of Missed Dosage of Vit B3

Take 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 Vit B3

Provide supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Vit B2

About Vit B2

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Mechanism of Action of Vit B2

Riboflavin exerts it`s action by influencing metabolic reactions. Riboflavin functions in the forms of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), and flavin mononucleotide (FMN) which are coenzymes for flavoproteins involved in many oxidation-reduction reactions. Both FMN and FAD play a vital metabolic role in numerous tissue respiration systems. Riboflavin also directly involves in maintaining erythrocyte integrity.

Pharmacokinets of Vit B2

Absorption: Well absorbed orally; bioavailability increases when administer along with food.
Distribution: Widely distributed in the tissues and limited amount is stored in the liver, spleen, kidneys, and heart. It crosses the placenta and also secreted in to the breast milk.
Metabolism: Phosphorylated in the intestine, liver and other tissues to FMN and metabolized in to FAD the liver.
Excretion: Larger doses are excreted unchanged in urine.

Onset of Action for Vit B2

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Duration of Action for Vit B2

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Half Life of Vit B2

66 to 84 minutes

Side Effects of Vit B2

1. Bright yellow urine with higher doses

Contra-indications of Vit B2

No known contraindications.

Special Precautions while taking Vit B2

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Pregnancy Related Information

May be used

Old Age Related Information

May be used

Breast Feeding Related Information

May be used

Children Related Information

May be used

Indications for Vit B2

1. Ariboflavinosis
2. Arteriosclerosis
3. Hypertension
4. Obesity
5. Diabetis
6. Cholepathy
7. Glossitis
8. Stomatitis
9. Dermatitis of trunk and extremities
10. Other riboflavin deficiency symptoms

Interactions for Vit B2

Oral contraceptive:Dose of Riboflavin may need to be increased
Propantheline Bromide:Delays absorption rate of Riboflavin

Typical Dosage for Vit B2

Oral:
Adults: 20 to 40mg three times daily or depending up on the severity.
Children: 20mg daily.
Riboflavin deficiency:
Adults and children over 12 years: 5 to 30mg/day depending up on the severity .
Children (below 12years): 3 to 10mg/day depending up on the severity.

Schedule of Vit B2

Storage Requirements for Vit B2

Store in a well closed container; in a cool place and protect from light.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Vit B2

Take 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 Vit B2

Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Folic Acid

About Folic Acid

Dietary supplement, Folate derivative( B9 ), Water Soluble Vitamin.

Mechanism of Action of Folic Acid

Folic acid reduced by enzymes folate reductase and dihydrofolate reductase and forms dihydrofolic acid tetrahydrofolic acid respectively. Tetrahydrofolic acid acts as a coenzyme which mediates a number of one carbon transfer reactions by carrying a methyl group as an adduct. It involves a number of reactions such as 1).conversion of homocysteine to methionine. 2).synthesis of thymidylate which is an essential constituent of DNA from methylene-tetrahydrofolic acid. 3). Conversion of serine to glycine by tetrahydrofolic acid and forms methylene-tetrahydrofolic acid. 4).to introduce carbon units at position 2 and 8 during de novo purine synthesis requires formyl-tetrahydrofolic acid and methenyl-tetrahydrofolic acid.5).generation and utilization of "formate pool". 6).For mediating formino group transfer in histidine metabolism. Folic acid is required to maintain normal erythropoiesis and nucleoprotein synthesis.

Pharmacokinets of Folic Acid

Absorption: Well absorbed orally
Distribution: Widely distributed in the body and highest concentration is seen in liver. It appears in the CSF and breast milk
Metabolism: Metabolized in to N-methyl tetrahydrofolic acid in liver
Excretion: Extra drug is excreted unchanged in urine. A small portion of folate is lost by a combination of urinary and fecal excretion and oxidative cleavage of molecule.

Onset of Action for Folic Acid

Oral: 20 to 30minutes
I.V.: 5 minutes
I.M.:10 to 20minutes

Duration of Action for Folic Acid

Oral: 3 to 6 hours
I.V.:3 to 6minutes
I.M.:3 to 6hours

Half Life of Folic Acid

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Side Effects of Folic Acid

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Contra-indications of Folic Acid

N/A

Special Precautions while taking Folic Acid

1. In patients with undiagnosed anaemia; because it may mask pernicious anaemia
2. In pernicious anaemia and other megaloblastic where vitamin B12 is deficient

Pregnancy Related Information

May be used

Old Age Related Information

May be used

Breast Feeding Related Information

May be used

Children Related Information

May be used

Indications for Folic Acid

1. Megaloblastic anaemia
2. Folic acid deficiency
3. Anaemias of pregnancy
4. Nutritional anaemia
5. Alcoholism
6. Tropical sprue
7. Non tropical sprue

Interactions for Folic Acid

1. Hypersensitivity reactions with injection form
2. Bronchospasm

Typical Dosage for Folic Acid

Oral: 5mg 1 to 4 times daily; depending up on the severity of deficiency.
Maintenance dosage: Half of the therapeutic dosage.
Children: 2.5 to 5mg 1 to 2 times daily.

Schedule of Folic Acid

C1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)

Storage Requirements for Folic Acid

Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 25 degree C in a well closed container. Protect from excess heat, light and moisture.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Folic Acid

Take 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 Folic Acid

Relatively non toxic. Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Vitamin C

About Vitamin C

Water soluble vitamin, antioxidant.

Mechanism of Action of Vitamin C

Vitamin C exerts it`s action by influencing the biologic oxidations and reductions used in cellular respirations. It directly stimulates collagen synthesis and maintains intracellular connective tissue. It involves in various metabolic reactions such as 1).Hydroxylation of praline and lysine residues of protocollagen which is essential for formation and stabilization of collagen triple helix, 2).hydroxylation of carnitine, 3).Conversion of folic acid to folinic acid, 4).biosynthesis of adrenal steroids, catecholamines, oxytocin, and ADH, 5).Metabolism of cyclic nucleotides and prostaglandins. Vitamin C is important in resistance to infections.

Pharmacokinets of Vitamin C

Absorption: Well absorbed orally.
Distribution: Widely distributed both extracellularly and intracellularly, It crosses the placenta and also distributed in to the breast milk.
Metabolism: Metabolized in the liver; partly oxidized in to active dehydroascorbic acid and inactive metabolites.
Excretion: Inactive metabolites and extra drug is excreted through urine.

Onset of Action for Vitamin C

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Duration of Action for Vitamin C

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Half Life of Vitamin C

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Side Effects of Vitamin C

1. Discomfort at injection site
2. Acid urine
3. Renal calculi
4. Oxaluria

Contra-indications of Vitamin C

No known contraindications

Special Precautions while taking Vitamin C

1. Renal impairment
2. Ingestion of large doses during pregnancy has resulted in scurvy in neonates

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

May be used

Indications for Vitamin C

1. Scurvy
2. Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin C deficiency
3. As an antioxidant to maintain natural colour and flavour of food items
4. For acidification of urine
5. Capillary fragility
6. Dental caries

Interactions for Vitamin C

Oral contraceptives and estrogens: Vitamin C increases serum levels of oestrogen resulting in adverse reactions .
Warfarin: The anticoagulant effects of warfarin is reduced.
Lab Tests: Large doses (>500 mg) of vitamin C may cause false negative urine glucose determinations. May result in false negative amine dependent stool occult blood tests.

Typical Dosage for Vitamin C

Oral:
Adults: 50 to 1000mg/day depending up on the requirement.
Pregnancy and lactation: 100 to 150mg/day
Children: 30 to 100mg/day.
Scurvy:
Oral:
Adults: 1000mg twice daily to thrice daily.
Children: 300mg to 1000mg daily.
Sub clinical scurvy:
Oral, S.C., I.M., or I.V.: 100 to 250mg once daily or twice daily depending up on the severity of the condition. Then give a maintenance dosage of 50mg/day.
Children: 100 to 300mg depending up on the severity. Then give a maintenance dose of 35mg/day.

Schedule of Vitamin C

C1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)

Storage Requirements for Vitamin C

Store in a cool dry area in a well closed container. Protects from moisture, light and direct heat.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin C

Take 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 Vitamin C

Discontinue the therapy and provide symptomatic and supportive measures.

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