Desferal 500

Deferoxamine 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. Deferoxamine is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine. Using of Deferoxamine 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. Deferoxamine traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

• Iron overload • Transfusion dependent thalassemia

Deferoxamine traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.

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

If you miss a dose of Deferoxamine, 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.

Common: • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) • Rash • Decreased blood pressure • Abdominal pain

[UNSAFE] Deferoxamine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. If you experience dizziness or other central nervous disturbances, or impairment of vision with the use of Deferoxamine then you should refrain from driving a vehicle.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Deferoxamine. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Deferoxamine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Deferoxamine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[CAUTION] Deferoxamine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Deferoxamine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Deferoxamine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Deferoxamine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Hello doctor I have thallassemia major since birth and due to iron overload of repetitive blood transfusion i have diagnosed with diabetes 3 yr ago -at the time of diabetes diagnosis my sugar level is 650 mg/dl. Now according to my case what could be the state of my diabetes type 1 or type 2 ? Hello, Diabetes in thalassaemia is thought to be caused mainly by iron overload, from repeated blood transfusions, damaging the pancreas. Insulin secretion may be reduced, possibly because iron is directly toxic to the insulin producing pancreatic ?-cells. So it is type 1 DM . Diabatic for last 4 years insulin dependent D Vitamin iron deficiency Dear Sir Thank you for sharing your reports with me. It shows the following important things: 1. your iron level is low, for this you can have a diet rich in lots of iron like jaggery, spinach, leafy vegetables etc. Your vitamin D level is low, for this you can have calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks. Your glycosylated hemoglobin and average blood glucose level is high, you should consult your doctor for this for the review of treatment. Diabatic for last 5 years insulin dependent D Vitamin iron deficiency Hi you need to consult doctor nearby by.Or u can visit our clinic at sector 52 gurgaon in RDCITY snergy clinic. Diabetic pt should be in regular contact with the diabetologist or treating doctor. Do all regular tests and follow diet and exercise. Disease can be well controlled. A person can avoid diabetic complications. Diabatic for last 4 years insulin dependent D Vitamin n iron deficiency Take D suppliments and follow ur doctor advise What test do I ask for testing my iron content in blood plus what test will show if my daughter is thalassemia minor? CBC, Iron Studies and Abnormal Haemoglobin Studies H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency Hello doctor i have thallasemia major since birth and due to iron overload of repetitive blood transfusions from this disease i was diagnosed with diabetes 2 yrs. ago Now my query is can i control my sugar by controlling iron/ferritin? No you have to take insulin or Oral hypoglycemic agents for it What are all the medicine and injection to be taken during the pregnancy? when the rubela injection to be taken Iron calcium supplements and TT inj should be taken during pregnancy. Rubella inj should not be taken during pregnancy