Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Benefits & Uses

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Thalassemia

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Dosage & How to Take

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

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Erythema
Urticaria

Common

Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Pain in Extremity
Joint pain
Bloody Urine
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Unknown

Tachycardia

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine safe for pregnant women?

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine safe during breastfeeding?

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine.
What is the effect of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine on the Kidneys?

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine on the Liver?

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine on the Heart?

Side effects of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine with Other Drugs

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Vigabatrin

Iron

Moderate

Magnesium Carbonate

Vitamin C

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Neutropenia
Potassium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine

Is this Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine.

Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine

Taking Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

See all substitutes for Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine

Desferal 500 Mg Injection - ₹0
Deferoxamine + Desferrioxamine Injection - ₹165

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desferal® (deferoxamine mesylate)