Deferiprone

Therapeutic Group

All Other Therapeutic Products, Anti-dotes

Indication Dosage

Treatment Of Iron Overload In Patients With Thalassaemia Major In Whom Desferrioxamine Is Contra-indicated Or Is Inadequate: 

  • Adult & Children: 25 Mg/kg 3 Times A Day; Maximum 100 Mg/kg per day

Content

  • Tab /Cap 250mg /500mg: Deferiprone 250mg /500mg

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Oral Iron Chelator

Contra Indications

  • History Of Agranulocytosis Orrecurrent Neutropenia, Pregnancy & Lactation.

Precautions

  • History Of Agranulocytosis Orrecurrent Neutropenia, Pregnancy & Lactation.

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Headache
  • Arthropathy
  • Blood Dyscrasias
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Increased Appetite
  • Neutropenia
  • Red-brown Urine Discoloration
  • Zinc Deficiency