Side effect(s) of Deferiprone

Read the side effects of Deferiprone as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

*Abdominal pain, diarrhea and joint pain.

Other Precautions : * Stop the medication if neutrophil count decreases.

Drug Name : Deferiprone

Deferiprone(Ferriprox) generic is a chelating agent, prescribed for thalassaemia. It works by attaching to iron in the body so that it can be excreted in feces.
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Side effect(s) of Deferiprone

Drug Name : Deferiprone

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