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Ferrous sulfate Disease Interactions

There are 3 disease interactions with ferrous sulfate.

Major

Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous sulfate) hemoglobin abnormalities

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Hemoglobinopathy, Blood Transfusion

There is no excretory mechanism for iron. Iron will correct only hemoglobin abnormalities due to iron deficiency and should not be used to treat conditions such as thalassemia, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, normocytic anemia (unless iron deficiency exists), or in patients receiving blood transfusions. Clinical monitoring of erythropoietic function and ferritin levels is recommended.

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Moderate

Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous sulfate) achlorhydria

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

Gastric acidity increases iron bioavailability by maintaining the ingested iron in a reduced form as ferrous ions, which are more readily absorbed than ferric ions. Therefore, when iron therapy is administered orally, higher dosages may be necessary for patients with decreased gastric acid production. Also, a liquid formulation is recommended in these patients because dissolution of the tablet coating depends on normal gastric acidity.

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Moderate

Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous sulfate) gastrointestinal irritation

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Colitis/Enteritis (Noninfectious), Peptic Ulcer

Iron can be irritating and damaging to gastrointestinal mucosa. Iron therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with peptic ulcer disease, enteritis, or ulcerative colitis.

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Ferrous sulfate drug interactions

There are 87 drug interactions with ferrous sulfate.

Ferrous sulfate alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with ferrous sulfate.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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