Deferoxamine Benefits & Uses

Deferoxamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Iron overdose

Deferoxamine 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: 1000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered 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: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in chronic iron poisoning
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in chronic iron poisoning
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Iron Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in chronic iron poisoning, dose should be given to above 3 years old

Deferoxamine Side Effects

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

Common

Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Pain in Extremity
Joint pain

Deferoxamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Deferoxamine safe for pregnant women?

Deferoxamine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Deferoxamine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Deferoxamine on the Kidneys?

Deferoxamine 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 Deferoxamine on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Deferoxamine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Deferoxamine on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Deferoxamine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Deferoxamine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Vigabatrin

Moderate

Magnesium Carbonate

Deferoxamine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Deferoxamine

Is this Deferoxamine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Deferoxamine has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Deferoxamine as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Deferoxamine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Deferoxamine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Deferoxamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Deferoxamine

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Deferoxamine

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

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

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

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