Iron Salts
Iron Salts used to prevent or treat low iron blood levels in iron deficiency anemia.
Primary Characteristics
Iron Salts is also known as Iron 111 Sulfate.
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Iron .
It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Iron Salt pharmacological group. It is also classified under Oral Nutritional Supplements .
pKa: · Solubility in Water: · Solubility in Alcohol: · Non-proprietary name: Iron salts.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Iron Salts has an oral bioavailability is 47.5% (±42.5%).
Distribution: Iron Salts has a volume of distribution is . plasma protein binding is 100% .
Elimination: it is metabolised via , plasma half-life is , renal excretion is .
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Indications
Iron Salts is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency.
Contraindications
Iron Salts is contraindicated in conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis, Renal failure, Hyperparathyroidism, Crohn's disease, Iron storage disease, Bone marrow hypoplasia, Sideroblastic anemia, Porphyria cutanea tarda, Uncontrolled parathyroid disease, Folate deficiency anaemia.
Dosage
Iron Salts's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 150 mg | 150 mg | Every 24h | PO | In div.doses. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 2 mg/kg | 2 mg/kg | — | ||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Iron Salts in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Arthralgia , Fever , Lymphadenopathy , Malaise , Urticaria .
Iron Salts produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiovascular collapse, Anaphylactic reactions. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Iron Salts are Vomiting, Diarrhea, Coma, Abdominal pain, Restlessness , GI hemorrhage, Hypotensive collapse, Hepatic failure.
Iron Salts is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhea, Heart burn.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Iron Salts may interfere in the diagnosis of Colorimetric assays of plasma .
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.10.1 — Antianemia drugs
Manufacturers
Manufacturers of Iron Salts in Pakistan: