Desirox 500mg Tablet (Deferasirox 500mg)

Desirox 500mg Tablet

Desirox-500 Tablet is used to treat an excessive accumulation of iron in the body due to multiple blood transfusions; it is used in adults and children above 2 years of age. It is also used for removing an excess of iron in the body that may be caused by a genetic disorder known as non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT); it is used in adults and children above 10 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Desirox-500 Tablet
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Earache
Stomach pain
Loss of vision or blurred vision
Hearing impairment
Black or tarry stools
Bleeding gums
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Puffing or swelling of eyelids
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Fever
Cough or hoarseness
Respiratory tract infection
Abnormal blood counts
Uses of Desirox-500 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Iron overload
This medicine is used to treat an excessive amount of iron accumulated in the body due to repeated blood transfusions.
Non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT)
This medicine is used to treat an excessive amount of iron accumulated in the body due to a genetic blood disorder called non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to deferasirox or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Poor performance status
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with poor performance status, which is an indicator of the ability to perform certain activities of daily living without the help of others. These activities include getting dressed, eating, working a regular job, etc.
Myelodysplastic syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of disorders characterized by the inability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells.
Advanced malignancies
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from advanced or end-stage cancers.
Low platelet count
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with very low blood platelet counts (less than 50,000/mm3) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Severe renal impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe impairment of kidney function (creatinine clearance less than 40 ml/min) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Severe liver impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe impairment of liver function (Child-Pugh Category C) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. You may be asked to undergo certain tests on a regular basis before and during the course of treatment with this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to your doctor. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.