Hematinic
What is
hematinic?
A hematinic
is a nutrient required for the formation of blood cells in the process of
hematopoiesis. The main hematinics are iron,
B12, and folate. Deficiency in hematinics can lead to anemia.
The definition of hematinic?
A medicine
that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat
iron-deficiency anemia. Synonyms:
hematinic Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine. (medicine)
something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease.
What is the main work of hematinic?
This
medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of
iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good
health.
Agents which
improve the quality of the blood, increasing the hemoglobin level and the
number of erythrocytes. They are used in the treatment of anemias.
Some causes of anemia:
1.Anemia from active bleeding
2.
Iron deficiency anemia
3.Anemia of chronic disease
4.Anemia related to kidney disease
5.Anemia related to pregnancy
6.Anemia related to poor nutrition, etc
Here the most common anemia is Iron deficiency anemia. We are now
discussing iron deficiency anemia.
Why we need iron on our bodies?
Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood
cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body.
... If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy
oxygen-carrying red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells is called iron
deficiency anemia.
What happened when our body does not
get enough iron?
Iron deficiency occurs when the body doesn't have enough of the mineral
iron. This leads to abnormally low levels of red blood cells. ... If your body
doesn't have enough hemoglobin, your tissues and muscles won't get enough
oxygen and be able to work effectively. This leads to a condition called
anemia. That’s because
iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables
them to carry oxygen around the body.
Some sign of iron deficiency:
1.Paleness
2.Shortness of Breath
3.Headaches and Dizziness
4.Heart Palpitations
5.Dry and Damaged Hair and Skin
6.Swelling and Soreness of the Tongue
and Mouth
7.Restless Legs
8.Brittle or Spoon-Shaped Fingernails,
Why we use hematinic agents for iron
deficiency?
Hematinic
with Folic Acid is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent certain
types of anemia (low red blood cells) caused by an iron or folate deficiency. Folic acid (folate) is a type of vitamin B.
Iron and vitamin B help your body produce and maintain healthy red blood cells.
It is
one kind of multivitamin tablet.The side effect of hematinic tablet:
Constipation, diarrhea or upset
stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as
your body adjusts to this medication.
Uses
This medication is an iron supplement used
to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such
as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to
produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.
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