ferrous fumarate

Modality

small molecule

Mechanism

Iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency can lead to decreased production of hemoglobin and a microcytic, hypochromic anemia.

Targets

Transferrin receptor protein 1, Egl nine homolog 1, Histone deacetylase 8, Alpha-hemoglobin-stabilizing protein, Hemoglobin subunit alpha, Frataxin, mitochondrial, Ferritin heavy chain, Flap endonuclease 1, Endonuclease 8-like 1, Endonuclease 8-like 2, DNA polymerase beta, Ceruloplasmin, Serotransferrin

Storage

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Approved

acne vulgaris — FDA

In trial

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Source

DailyMed label

Last verified

2026-04-19

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