Deferiprone
Deferiprone 1000MG
¿Qué es Deferiprone?
El deferiprona es un quelante de hierro oral utilizado principalmente para el tratamiento de la sobrecarga de hierro en pacientes con talasemia, una condición en la que se requieren transfusiones de sangre con frecuencia, lo que lleva a la acumulación de hierro en exceso. Funciona al unirse a las moléculas de hierro en el torrente sanguíneo, facilitando su excreción principalmente a través de la orina. Este medicamento es esencial para prevenir las complicaciones potencialmente mortales asociadas con la sobrecarga de hierro, incluyendo enfermedades cardíacas, trastornos hepáticos y disfunciones endocrinas.Side Effects
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- This medicine may cause your urine to turn red or brownish. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners who can become pregnant must use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
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¿Qué es Deferiprone ?
El deferiprona es un quelante de hierro oral utilizado principalmente para el tratamiento de la sobrecarga de hierro en pacientes con talasemia, una condición en la que se requieren transfusiones de sangre con frecuencia, lo que lleva a la acumulación de hierro en exceso. Funciona al unirse a las moléculas de hierro en el torrente sanguíneo, facilitando su excreción principalmente a través de la orina. Este medicamento es esencial para prevenir las complicaciones potencialmente mortales asociadas con la sobrecarga de hierro, incluyendo enfermedades cardíacas, trastornos hepáticos y disfunciones endocrinas.Deferiprone Cupones y Precios - Rx.com
Deferiprone 1000MG
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