Zhyrra R.

Garcia
BSN-II
Generic
Name
Ferrous
sulfate

Brand
Name

Dosage,
Route, &
Frequency
PO
BID

Indication

action

Adverse
Reaction

Prevention
and
treatment
of iron
deficiency
anemias.

Elevates the
serum iron
concentration
which then
helps to form
High or trapped
in the
reticuloendotheli
al cells for
storage and
eventual
conversion to a
usable form of
iron.

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

Dietary
supplemen
t for iron.

Interactions

abacavir /
dolutegravir /
lamivudine
dimercaprol
dolutegravir)

Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Severe
hypotension.

Nursing
Implications
Store all forms at room
temperature.
Give between meals with water
but may give with meals if
gastrointestinal discomfort occurs.
Transient staining of mucous
membranes and teeth will occur
with liquid iron preparation. To
avoid, place liquid on the back of
the tongue with dropper or use
straw.
Avoid simultaneous
administration of antacids
ortetracycline.
Do not crush sustained-release
preparations.
Eggs and milk inhibit absorption.
Monitor serum iron, total ironbinding capacity,reticulocyte count,
hemoglobin, and ferritin.
Monitor daily pattern of bowel
activity and stool consistency.

Patient
Teaching
Expect stools
to darken in
color.
If
gastrointestinal
discomfort
occurs, take
after meals or
with food.
Do not take
within 2 hours
of antacids
because it
prevents
absorption.