Ferrous gluconate Disease Interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with ferrous gluconate.
Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous gluconate) hemoglobin abnormalities
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Blood Transfusion, Hemoglobinopathy
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.
Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous gluconate) 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.
Ferrous salts (applies to ferrous gluconate) gastrointestinal irritation
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Peptic Ulcer, Colitis/Enteritis (Noninfectious)
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 gluconate drug interactions
There are 88 drug interactions with ferrous gluconate.
Ferrous gluconate alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with ferrous gluconate.
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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