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Details About Generic Salt :: Deferasirox
Main Medicine Class:: Toxicity and Poison Management (Antidotes) Sub Medicine Class :: Toxicity and Poison Management (Antidotes)
21A. TOXICITY AND POISON MANAGEMENT (ANTIDOTES) in 21. TOXICITY AND POISON MANAGEMENT (ANTIDOTES) |
DEFERASIROX |
CHELATING AGENT | ANTIDOTE |
PK: D: Adults: 11.7-17.1 L M: Hepatic E: Feces (84%), urine (8%) |
Indications & Dose: MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC IRON OVERLOAD DUE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSION PO Adult Initially 20mg/kg/day. Adjust the dose q 3-6 months based on serum ferritin levels, max 30mg/kg/day Child =2 yrs: Same as adult dose |