Patient/caregiver was instructed upon functions of iron in the body as follows: Iron is an essential element found in the blood, playing a significant role in various body functions. Being a constituent of hemoglobin, a protein found in the red blood cells, iron helps with formation of red blood cells and their function of carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Iron is present in myoglobin, a protein found in the muscle tissue. Myoglobin plays a [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic indications for iron supplementation as follows: Nutritional support Nutritional demand for iron and blood volume increase significantly in pregnant women, to support the pregnancy. Often women find it difficult to cover for this increased demand and present with symptoms of iron deficiency, which can complicate the pregnancy. Iron supplementation in such individuals can contribute towards the additional demand and avoid complications during pregnancy. Blood loss Women in the menstruating age-group [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic indications for iron supplementation as follows: Iron deficiency anemia Hemoglobin is an iron containing compound found in the red blood cells. This iron helps with formation of red blood cells and their function of carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Individuals with low iron levels present with deficient synthesis of red blood cells and compromised oxygen transport. Iron is offered as a supplement in individuals with iron deficiency to promote [...]