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Desferrioxamine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Desferrioxamine safe for pregnant women?
Desferrioxamine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Desferrioxamine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Desferrioxamine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Desferrioxamine. Immediately discontinue Desferrioxamine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Kidneys?
Desferrioxamine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Liver?
Desferrioxamine is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Heart?
Desferrioxamine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Desferrioxamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desferrioxamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Desferrioxamine habit forming or addictive?
Desferrioxamine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Desferrioxamine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Desferrioxamine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Desferrioxamine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Desferrioxamine
Taking Desferrioxamine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Desferrioxamine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Desferrioxamine with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 407
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 907-908
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desferal® (deferoxamine mesylate)