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Defrijet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Iron Poisoning are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Defrijet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Defrijet also has some side effects, the most common being Flushing, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Defrijet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Defrijet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Defrijet is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Defrijet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Defrijet related warnings section.
Defrijet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Defrijet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Defrijet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Defrijet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Defrijet 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
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Is the use of Defrijet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Defrijet. If you are pregnant, do not take Defrijet without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Defrijet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Defrijet on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Defrijet will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Defrijet on the Kidneys?
Defrijet can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Defrijet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Defrijet. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Defrijet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Defrijet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Defrijet 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 Defrijet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Defrijet habit forming or addictive?
Defrijet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Defrijet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Defrijet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Defrijet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Defrijet
When consumed with certain foods, Defrijet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Defrijet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Defrijet.
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desferal® (deferoxamine mesylate)