Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name Ferrous sulfate Trade Name Feosol Indication Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia Action Iron is essential for hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes, it is transported to organs where it becomes part of iron stores Therapeutic Class Antianemics Pharmacologic Class Iron supplements Nursing Considerations • May cause seizures, hypotension, constipation, epigastric pain, diarrhea, skin staining, anaphylaxis • Assess nutritional status, bowel function • Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron levels • May cause elevated liver enzymes • Take on an empty stomach to increase absorption/vitamin c helps with absorption • Use z-track for IM injections