The main misconception of people suffering from a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood is that it can be increased without special treatment. It is important to remember that even strict adherence to the diet and the use of products that promote the production of red blood cells will not relieve this problem. It is necessary to take hemoglobin-raising drugs, which are synthetic compounds containing concentrated iron. They are of 2 types - short and prolonged action.
What drugs can quickly increase hemoglobin?
If it is necessary to urgently fill the volume of iron in the body, short-acting medicines are used. Among them, the most effective are such medications:
- iron gluconate;
- iron fumarate;
- ferrous sulphate.
These drugs should be selected by a doctor in accordance with the results of tests and the severity of symptoms of a decrease in hemoglobin.
The listed medicines are based on the elementary gland. The greatest concentration is found in the fumarate.
What long-acting drugs increase hemoglobin in the blood?
More effective drugs are based on divalent gland, but they do not have a momentary effect, requiring a long-term regular intake.
The most preferred medicines of this group are:
- Ferrum-Lek;
- Tardiferon Retard;
- Sorbifer Durules;
- Fefol;
- Venofer;
- Heferol;
- Irovit;
- Ectofer;
- Ferrograduum;
- Actyferrin;
- Ferrograd.
How to increase hemoglobin by drugs?
Means of short action should be taken between meals or after meals. Dosage is selected only by the attending physician, but at the beginning of therapy it is desirable not to exceed the established values of 180 mg of iron per day.
Medications with prolonged effect are prescribed in similar amounts. It is important to monitor the preservation of the acidic environment in the stomach, since when it is alkalized, ferrous iron ceases to be absorbed.