🩸 HematologyOral Tablet
FERRIPROX
deferiprone
FERRIPROX Tablets are indicated for the treatment of transfusional iron overload in adult and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older with thalassemia syndromes, sickle cell disease or other anemias.
Form
Oral Tablet
Uses
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Side effects
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Category
Hematology
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What is FERRIPROX used for?
- Indicated for treatment of transfusional iron overload in thalassemia syndromes, sickle cell disease, or other anemias requiring frequent blood transfusions.
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deferiprone warnings & precautions
- AGRANULOCYTOSIS AND NEUTROPENIA • FERRIPROX can cause agranulocytosis that can lead to serious infections and death.
- Neutropenia may precede the development of agranulocytosis.
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