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Generic: deferoxamine View All Brands Deferoxamine Mesylate, Desferal A chelating agent - This may be necessary in patients who have received multiple blood transfusions and people who have ingested too much iron	To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? DEFEROXAMINE (dee fer OX a meen) helps to remove excess iron from the body. This may be necessary in patients who have received multiple blood transfusions and people who have ingested too much iron. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: difficulty passing urine or very little urine kidney disease an unusual or allergic reaction to deferoxamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle, slow infusion into a vein, or infusion under the skin. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 3 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: preparations containing iron This medicine may also interact with the following medications: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) gallium- 67 - used in certain diagnostic tests prochlorperazine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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