Review the side-effects of Deferoxamine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
At the Injection Site - Localized irritation, pain, burning, swelling, induration, infiltration, itching, redness, wheal formation, tissue death and crust.
Hypersensitivity - Generalized rash, hives and life threatening allergic reactions with or without shock.
Body as a Whole - Joint pain, fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or asthma.
Heart - Fast heart rate and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
Blood - Blood dyscrasias.
Liver - Increased level of liver enzyme and liver dysfunction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasms.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, nerve disease, and epilepsy.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, loss of vision, night blindness, and visual field defects.
Respiratory - Acute respiratory distress syndrome, difficulty in breathing, bluish, and lung infection.
Skin - Rash.
Genitourinary - Painful urination and kidney failure.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
At the Injection Site - Localized irritation, pain, burning, swelling, induration, infiltration, itching, redness, wheal formation, tissue death and crust.
Hypersensitivity - Generalized rash, hives and life threatening allergic reactions with or without shock.
Body as a Whole - Joint pain, fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or asthma.
Heart - Fast heart rate and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
Blood - Blood dyscrasias.
Liver - Increased level of liver enzyme and liver dysfunction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasms.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, nerve disease, and epilepsy.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, loss of vision, night blindness, and visual field defects.
Respiratory - Acute respiratory distress syndrome, difficulty in breathing, bluish, and lung infection.
Skin - Rash.
Genitourinary - Painful urination and kidney failure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine(Desferal) generic is an iron-chelating agent, prescribed for acute iron poisoning and iron overload due to blood transfusion. It works by attaching to iron in the body so that it can be excreted in feces.Trade Names for Deferoxamine
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