DRUG STUDY: FERROUS SULFATE

Generic Dosage Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing Consideration

Name/ Frequency Action
Brand Name Route
Classification
The prevention Patients receiving Large doses may Store all forms at room
Generic: Dose: Ferrous Sulfate is or treatment of repeated blood aggravate peptic ulcer, temperature.
Ferrous sulfate 2-3 mg/kg an essential iron deficiency transfusions; regional enteritis, and Give between meals with water
component in the anemia due to anemia not due to ulcerative colitis. but may give with meals if
Brand Name: Frequency: formation of inadequate diet, iron deficiency. Severe Iron Poisoning gastrointestinal discomfort occurs.
Ferrous sulfate Once a day hemoglobin, malabsorption Vomiting Transient staining of mucous
myoglobin and pregnancy, and Severe abdominal pain membranes and teeth will occur
Classification: Route: enzymes. It is blood loss. Diarrhea with liquid iron preparation. To
PO necessary for Dehydration avoid, place liquid on the back of
Enzymatic effective Hyperventilation the tongue with dropper or use
mineral and erythropoiesis and Pallor or cyanosis straw.
Iron transport or Cardiovascular collapse Avoid simultaneous
preparation. utilization of administration of antacids or
oxygen. tetracycline.
Do not crush sustained-release
preparations.
Eggs and milk inhibit absorption.
Monitor serum iron, total iron-
binding capacity, reticulocyte
count, hemoglobin, and ferritin.
Monitor daily pattern of bowel
activity and stool consistency.

Assess for clinical improvement,

record of relief of symptoms
(fatigue, irritability, pallor,
paresthesia, and headache).