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Iron Dichloride (ferrous chloride)
Iron Dichloride (generic name: ferrous chloride) is a ferrous chloride drug. It is currently in unknown development.
Iron Dichloride replenishes iron stores in the body to produce hemoglobin and red blood cells.
Iron Dichloride, also known as ferrous chloride, is a white or off-white solid with a high melting point. It crystallizes from water as the greenish tetrahydrate, which is the most commonly encountered form in commerce and the laboratory.
At a glance
| Generic name | ferrous chloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | ferrous chloride |
| Therapeutic area | Hematology |
| Phase | unknown |
Mechanism of action
Think of Iron Dichloride like a refill for your body's iron tank. When you're low on iron, your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your muscles and organs. By replenishing iron stores, Iron Dichloride helps your body produce more red blood cells, which can improve symptoms of iron deficiency like fatigue and weakness.
Approved indications
Common side effects
Drug interactions
- dolutegravir
- enoxacin
- levodopa
- levofloxacin
- levothyroxine sodium
- lomefloxacin
- minocycline
- moxifloxacin
- mycophenolate mofetil
- norfloxacin
- ofloxacin
Key clinical trials
- Trial of IV vs Oral Iron Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in the Post-Operative Bariatric Surgical Patient (PHASE3)
- Placental Lesions in Fetal Growth Restrictions (EARLY_PHASE1)
- A New Clinical Use of Ferumoxytol Nanoparticles: An Antibiofilm Treatment (PHASE4)
- Iron Administration Via Colonic TET Combined With WMT for ID (PHASE2)
- Intravenous Iron vs. Oral Iron Supplementation for Postpartum Anemia (PHASE4)
- A Phase III Safety Study of Ferumoxytol Compared to Ferric Carboxymaltose for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) (PHASE3)
- Chelated Oral Iron Versus Intravenous Iron Sucrose for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia Late in Pregnancy
- Comparison of Two Nutrition Interventions in Young Children in El Salvador (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All ferrous chloride drugs
- Manufacturer: — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Hematology
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