Deferiprone Benefits & Uses

Deferiprone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Iron overdose

Deferiprone 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
Adult	Disease: Thalassemia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 33 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Thalassemia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 33 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Deferiprone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Deferiprone is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Joint pain
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Back Pain
Discoloration of Urine

Common

Fatigue
Pain in Extremity

Deferiprone Related Warnings

Is the use of Deferiprone safe for pregnant women?

Deferiprone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Deferiprone without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Deferiprone safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Deferiprone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Deferiprone will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Deferiprone on the Kidneys?

Deferiprone 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Deferiprone on the Liver?

Deferiprone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Deferiprone on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Deferiprone. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Deferiprone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Deferoxamine

Moderate

Magnesium Carbonate

Copper

Deferiprone Contraindications

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

Infections
Neutropenia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Deferiprone

Is this Deferiprone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Deferiprone.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Deferiprone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Deferiprone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Deferiprone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Deferiprone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Deferiprone

When consumed with certain foods, Deferiprone may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Deferiprone

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Deferiprone with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 908

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

Deferiprone Capsule