Deferoxamine

Deferoxamine binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Deferoxamine is used to treat acute (immediate) iron overdose. Deferoxamine is also used to treat chronic (long-term) iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions. Deferoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Deferoxamine binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Deferoxamine is used to treat acute (immediate) iron overdose. Deferoxamine is also used to treat chronic (long-term) iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions. Deferoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use deferoxamine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: severe kidney disease; or if you are unable to urinate. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); heart disease ; liver disease ; vision or hearing problems; asthma or other breathing disorder; low levels of calcium in your blood ( hypocalcemia ); or a parathyroid disorder. If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into a vein, you may need to temporarily stop using deferoxamine. Be sure the doctor knows ahead of time that you are using deferoxamine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Deferoxamine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 3 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Deferoxamine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: blurred vision, poor night vision, trouble seeing colors, trouble with side (peripheral) vision, seeing halos around lights; eye pain, or a cloudy appearance in the eye; pain behind your eyes; ringing in your ears, hearing problems; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; little or no urination; shortness of breath or rapid breathing; fever; severe, watery, bloody diarrhea with cramping; flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); stuffy nose, fever, redness or swelling around your nose and eyes, scabbing inside your nose; muscle weakness, bone pain; seizure; o confusion, problems with speech or memory. Some side effects may be more likely in older adults. Long-term use of deferoxamine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using deferoxamine. Common side effects of deferoxamine may include: reddish colored urine; muscle spasm ; numbness, tingling, burning pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; nausea, vomiting , diarrhea; dizziness; or pain, burning, swelling, redness, rash, itching , blistering, scarring, or a hard lump where the medicine was injected. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, or if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, or if you are unable to urinate.

15 mg/kg/hr (15 (15)) As recommended. Cont. IV-inf — Max. 80 mg/kg in 24 hrs.

28.571 mg/kg (29 (28.571)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — Initial 71.428 mg/kg (71 (71.428)) As recommended. Oral — Maintenance, As Required

28.571 mg/kg (29 (28.571)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — Initial 71.428 mg/kg (71 (71.428)) As recommended. Oral — Maintenance, As Required

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: prochlorperazine ( Compazine , Compro ); or a vitamin C supplement. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect deferoxamine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Inj Store in a well closed container. Refrigeration is recommended. Protect from Sunlight.