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Ferriprox

Ferriprox generic name: Deferiprone (3 Times A Day), Deferiprone

What is Ferriprox used for?

This medication is used by people with certain blood disorders (such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia) who have too much iron in the body, caused by repeated blood transfusions. Blood transfusions help people with blood disorders but they also bring extra iron into the body. It is important to get rid of the extra iron because high levels of iron can cause health problems (such as heart failure, liver disease, diabetes, delayed growth in children). Deferiprone is used if you have trouble taking other traditional iron-removal medications or you continue to have high iron levels after taking other iron-removal medications. Deferiprone belongs to a class of drugs known as iron chelators. It works by attaching to iron which helps your body pass the extra iron out in the urine.

CHEMICAL NAME

Deferiprone (de-FER-i-prone)

DRUG TYPE

Iron Toxicity

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Ferriprox Frequently Asked Questions

Do not share this medication with others.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, complete blood counts, ferritin/zinc levels) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

Ferriprox Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Tablet
500 Mg
Solution Oral
100 Mg/Ml