Ferric maltol
Ferric Maltol
Ferric maltol (pronunciation: /ˈfɛrɪk ˈmɔːltoʊl/), also known as iron maltol or Feraccru, is a compound used in medicine to treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
Etymology
The term "ferric maltol" is derived from two components: "ferric", which refers to the iron(III) ion (Fe3+), and "maltol", a naturally occurring organic compound that helps in the absorption of iron in the body.
Usage
Ferric maltol is used as an oral iron replacement product for people who have difficulty absorbing iron from their diet. It is particularly useful for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), who often struggle with iron deficiency.
Mechanism of Action
Ferric maltol works by providing a source of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. The maltol component of the compound helps to increase the solubility of the iron, making it easier for the body to absorb and use.
Related Terms
- Iron: A mineral that is crucial for many bodily functions, including the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
- Maltol: A naturally occurring organic compound that is used in the food and pharmaceutical industries for its sweet, caramel-like flavor and its ability to enhance the absorption of certain minerals, including iron.
- Iron deficiency: A condition that occurs when the body doesn't have enough of the mineral iron.
- Iron deficiency anemia: A common type of anemia that occurs when iron deficiency leads to a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the body.
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): A term for two conditions (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ferric maltol
- Wikipedia's article - Ferric maltol
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