Read the side effects of Deferoxamine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult 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.