Folic Acid
Uses
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of folic acid deficiency and to prevent anemia.
How it Works
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Folic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Abdominal distension,
Rash,
Itching,
Decreased appetite,
Flatulence
Elemental iron
Uses
Elemental Iron is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease. and iron deficiency anemia.
How it Works
Elemental iron preparations is known as a antianemic medicine, or iron supplements. Iron is essential for formation of hemoglobin which is the substance that carries oxygen and gives blood its red color and also myoglobin which is a muscle protein that provides oxygen to functioning muscles. Elemental iron also helps in the oxidative processes of tissues which help to transport oxygen to various tissues in the body. Elemental ironalso supports functioning of several essential enzymes, neutrophils and plays important role in metabolism.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Elemental iron can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Constipation,
Epigastric pain,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea.
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