FF ADME 0.0 / 5 ? NursingMedicationsUniversityAll boards Created by: Charlie2201Created on: 21-02-24 14:06 What is Ferrous Fumerate used for? Iron Deficiency Anaemia (condition where the body does not enough iron to be able to produce healthy red blood cells) 1 of 7 What are the main Side Effects of Ferrous Fumerate? Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhea, vomiting and Gastro-Intestinal discomfort. 2 of 7 How is Ferrous Fumerate Absorbed? Its administered orally then absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum (upper GI tract and small intestine) 3 of 7 How is Ferrous Fumerate Distributed? Once absorbed it becomes part of haemoglobin contributing to the oxygen transport. 4 of 7 How is Ferrous Fumerate Metabolised? Integrates into iron containing proteins, primary role is to replenish iron stores and support red blood cell production. 5 of 7 How Is Ferrous Fumerate excreted? Like dietary iron through urine, faeces, skin and sputum 6 of 7 What are the contraindications to Ferrous Fumerate? Any conditions that effect : Iron Levels, Blood cell levels Any other anaemia that is not caused by low iron Gastro-Intestinal issues like IBD 7 of 7
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