2142EGP
- Active ingredient
- deferasirox
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- hikma specialized pharmaceuticals
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used for treatment of chronic iron overload due to repeated blood transfusions and selected non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in severe renal impairment, certain high-risk hematologic conditions, and hypersensitivity to deferasirox.
Side effects
Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and increased serum creatinine may occur.
Warnings
May cause renal failure, hepatic failure, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Regular monitoring is essential.
How it works
Oral iron chelator that binds ferric iron and promotes its elimination from the body.
Storage
Store at room temperature.