DEFEROXAMINE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with DEFEROXAMINE as Ingredient
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Overview

DEFEROXAMINE is a Schedule H drug.
Deferoxamine binds to iron and removes it from the blood stream. Deferoxamine is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 3 years old. It works by helping the kidneys and galbladder get rid of the extra iron.

Usage

DEFEROXAMINE is generally used to treat: Iron Overload

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much vitamin C to take and when to start taking it. Using too much vitamin C while you are using deferoxamine can cause heart problems.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEFEROXAMINE over-dosage can result in: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Abdomen Discomfort, Head Headache, Slurred Speech, Eyes Blurred Vision, Pale Skin, Drowsiness, Agitation, Confusion, Shortness Of Breath, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DEFEROXAMINE : Loose Motion, Difficulty Urinating, Fever, Legs Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Nausea, Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

DEFEROXAMINE : Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Eyes Blurred Vision, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hearing Loss

Disease Interactions

DEFEROXAMINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Hearing Loss, Thalassemia, Vision Problems

Technical Classification

DEFEROXAMINE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DEFEROXAMINE as Ingredient

DEFRIJET 250 TAB	DEFEROXAMINE 250 MG
DEFRIJET 250MG TAB	DEFEROXAMINE 250.0 MG
DEFRIJET 500MG TAB	DEFEROXAMINE 500 MG
DESFERAL 500MG INJ	DEFEROXAMINE 500.0 MG
DESFERAL INJ	DEFEROXAMINE 500 MG