DEFERIPRONE

Overview

DEFERIPRONE is a Schedule H drug.
Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the blood stream. Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in people with certain hereditary red blood cell disorders (thalassemia syndrome).

Usage

DEFERIPRONE is generally used to treat: Thalassemia, Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

DEFERIPRONE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid taking an herbal supplement containing milk thistle while you are taking deferiprone. Do not use other iron chelating medicines such as deferasirox (Exjade) or Deferoxamine (Desferal), unless your doctor has told you to.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEFERIPRONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision

Common Side-Effects

DEFERIPRONE : Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Hoarse Voice

Serious Side-Effects

DEFERIPRONE : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chills, Cough, Fever, Lower Back Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Pale Skin, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, White Spots, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

DEFERIPRONE can interfere with: Neutropenia, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DEFERIPRONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DEFERIPRONE as Ingredient

KELFER 250MG CAPDEFERIPRONE 250 MG
KELFER 250MG CAPULEDEFERIPRONE 250.0 MG
KELFER 500MG CAPDEFERIPRONE 500.0 MG