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Ferrotrat (ferrous tartrate)

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Ferrotrat (generic name: ferrous tartrate) is a ferrous tartrate drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Ferrotrat works by donating iron to the body, which is essential for the production of hemoglobin and the prevention of iron deficiency anemia.

Ferrous tartrate is a chemical compound, specifically the iron(II) salt of tartaric acid. It is a small molecule with the chemical formula FE(C4H4O6).

At a glance

Generic nameferrous tartrate
Drug classferrous tartrate
Therapeutic areaHematology
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Think of iron like a key that helps your body make the red blood cells that carry oxygen. When you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough red blood cells, leading to anemia. Ferrotrat helps by providing the iron your body needs to make healthy red blood cells.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Drug interactions

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Ferrotrat

What is Ferrotrat?

Ferrotrat (ferrous tartrate) is a ferrous tartrate drug.

How does Ferrotrat work?

Ferrotrat works by donating iron to the body, which is essential for the production of hemoglobin and the prevention of iron deficiency anemia.

What is the generic name of Ferrotrat?

ferrous tartrate is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Ferrotrat.

What drug class is Ferrotrat in?

Ferrotrat belongs to the ferrous tartrate class. See all ferrous tartrate drugs at /class/ferrous-tartrate.

What development phase is Ferrotrat in?

Ferrotrat is in unknown.

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