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Medicine Details

Desferal 500mg Injection

Manufacturer: Novartis India Ltd

Salt Composition: Deferoxamine (500mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Iron overload Iron overload, as the name suggests, means excess of iron in the human body. Too much iron can cause organ damage, which can lead to conditions such as cancer, irregular heartbeat and cirrhosis of the liver. Symptoms are related to conditions that arise from iron overload such as high blood sugar levels (diabetes), darkening of the skin, abnormal heart rhythm or arthritis. By using Desferal 500mg Injection, this excess of iron can be decreased to safe levels by removing it from the body through stools. This helps to reduce the risk of organ damage and prevents further complications. Desferal 500mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Desferal 500mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of chronic iron overload caused due to frequent blood transfusion. It helps in removing the excess iron from the body and reduces the risk of it causing organ damage. Desferal 500mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine. Using of Desferal 500mg Injection may cause few side effects such as flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), rash, decreased blood pressure and abdominal pain. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

How to Use: Desferal 500mg Injection traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Desferal 500mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If Missed: vial of 1 Injection

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Iron overload | Transfusion dependent thalassemia

Side Effects: Rash | Decreased blood pressure | Abdominal pain

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR