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