Submitted by: Jillianne M.

Bertiz BSN 4A SCT

Drug Name and Drug Classification Indication Nursing Consideration/s
Dosage and Action/s
Erythropoietin *Biologic Response modifier *To treat anemia 2o to CRF *EPO is contraindicated in clients
(EPO) with:
*Stimulates
Stimulates the division and >uncontrolled hypertension
Brandnames: differentiation of committed >known hypersensitivity to
Epogen, Procrit, red blood cell progenitors in mammalian cell-derived
Eprex the bone marrow. products
>known hypersensitivity to
Dosage: *Pregnacy Category: C human albumin
A: 50-100U/kg
IV/SC *Pharmacokinetics: *Follow the manufacturer’s
3 x wk Absorption: SC,IV Preparation and administration.
Distribution: PB:UK
Metabolism: t½: 4-13hrs *Evaluation of iron stores should
with CRF; occur during the therapy.
20% less
w/ N renal function *Tranferrin saturation should be
Excretion: In urine at last 100 ng/ml.

*Pharmacodynamics: *Monitor for adverse reactions

IV Onset: 7-10 days like seizures and hyperkalemia.
Peak: 2-4 days
Duration: UK
SC Onset: 7-10 days
Peak: 5-42 hrs
Duration: UK
 Submitted by: Jillianne M. Bertiz BSN 4A SCT
Drug Name and Drug Classification
Dosage and Action/s
Iron *Mineral for antianemia
Brandnames: *Vital
Vital for hemoglobin
Ferrous sulfate regeneration, specifically it
(Feosol, Fer-Iron) enables the RBC
Ferrous gluconate development and oxygen
(Fergon, Fertinic) transport via hemoglobin
Ferrous fumarate
(Feostat, Fumerin) *Pregnancy Category: A
Dosage: *Pharmacokinetics:
A: 300-325mg qid Absorption:5-30%intestines
↑ to 650mg PRN/ Distribution: PB:UK
as tolerated Metabolism: t½: Uk
Excretion: Urine, feces, bile
*Pharmacodynamics:
PO Onset: 4 days
Peak: 7-14 days
Duration: 3-4 mos
Indication Nursing Consideration/s
*To prevent and treat iron *Contraindicated in clients with
deficiency anemia hemolytic anemia, Peptic ulcer
and Ulcerative colitis
*Administer vitamins with food to
prevent GI upset.
*Caution on intake of chamomile,
feverfew, peppermint and St.
John’s wort for it interfere with the
absorption of iron and other
minerals.
*Increadead effect of iron with
viatmin C; decreaded effect of
tetracycline, antacids,
penicillamine
*Inform clients of side-effects like
nausea and vomiting, diarrhea,
constipation,epigastric pain and
refer to the attending nurse upon
occurrence for management.
*Monitor for adverse reactions
like pallor and drowsiness.