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Overview
DEFERIPRONE is a Schedule H drug.Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the
Usage
DEFERIPRONE is generally used to treat: Thalassemia, Heart Failure, Diabetes MellitusFrequently 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 VisionCommon Side-Effects
DEFERIPRONE : Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Hoarse VoiceSerious 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 FailureTechnical Classification
DEFERIPRONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with DEFERIPRONE as Ingredient
KELFER 250MG CAP | DEFERIPRONE 250 MG |
KELFER 250MG CAPULE | DEFERIPRONE 250.0 MG |
KELFER 500MG CAP | DEFERIPRONE 500.0 MG |