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01/22/2013

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Term
Ferrous Sulfate
Definition
used to treat Fe deficiency anemia
side effects include GI upset, vomiting, diarrhea

Ferrous Gluconate/lactate/choliate = better

Best absorb empty stomach, most symptoms empty stomach

TETRACYLCINS CHELATE
ANTACIDS PREVENT ABSORB
Term
ferrous Dextran
Definition
IV IRON that must be administered slowly to prevent anaphalaxis

For those that cant do ferrous sulfate

Iron ends up into reticulendos
Term
Deferoximine
Definition
Antidote to both acute and chronic iron overload

Allergies, optic/otic defects may occure
Term
hydroxycobalamin>Cyanocobalmin
Definition
For B12 anemia

Given IM, response withing 24hrs
Term
Leucovorin
Definition
rapidly converts to THF for Folic acid deficienty anemia
Term
Epopoetin
Definition
Stimulates erythropoesis for those in chronic kidney failure.

adverse: Fe depletion
hypertension, seizure, nausea vomiting
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