Desferrioxamine Benefits & Uses

Desferrioxamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

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
Adult	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Desferrioxamine Side Effects

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

Severe

पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Erythema
Flushing
Urticaria

Common

Bloody Urine
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Unknown

Tachycardia

Desferrioxamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Desferrioxamine safe for pregnant women?

Desferrioxamine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Desferrioxamine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Desferrioxamine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Kidneys?

Desferrioxamine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Liver?

Desferrioxamine is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Desferrioxamine on the Heart?

Desferrioxamine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Desferrioxamine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Iron

Moderate

Vitamin C

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Desferrioxamine Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Desferrioxamine

Is this Desferrioxamine habit forming or addictive?

Desferrioxamine does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Desferrioxamine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Desferrioxamine for mental disorders.

No

Desferrioxamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desferrioxamine

Taking Desferrioxamine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
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.

Unknown

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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

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)

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