| Drug Name |
Iron |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01197 |
| Description |
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is used to build up the blood in anemia. |
| Indications and Usage |
Used in preventing and treating iron-deficiency anemia. |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB01592
|
| KEGG ID |
Not Available
|
| MeSH ID |
D007501
|
| PubChem ID |
23925
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0Y3TM
|
| NDC Product Code |
0220-2054; 62106-5042; 68428-383; 64117-791; 0220-2051; 0164-1152 |
| UNII |
E1UOL152H7
|
| Synonyms |
Iron | Iron-56 | Iron 56 |
