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Deferiprone
Latest prescription information about Deferiprone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Deferiprone
Trade Name(s):
India- Kelfer cap. International- Ferriprox. This medication is a chelating agent, prescribed for thalassaemia. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral- 25 mg/kg 3 times/day, up to 100 mg/kg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver and kidney impairment, decrease in blood counts, during pregnancy and lactation. * Monitor blood counts regularly. Side Effects : *Abdominal pain, diarrhea and joint pain. * Stop the medication if neutrophil count decreases. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store it at room temperature (30°C). |
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