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Iron anemia by mouth

Best absorbed in acidic environment and empty stomach


Liquid= take through straw


With milk or antacids = no effect

Adverse effects of iron

N/v


Stomach pain


Constipation


Black/tarry stools

Contraindicatiks of iron

Peptic ulcer disease


Gi disorders


Hematochromatosis = too much iron

Im iron

Deep and z track

IV iron

Hypotension common


Check BP

Folic acid

Malabsorption problem


PO= take with food


Vitamin B-12

IM best absorbed through injection