Desferal

Active Ingredient(s): Deferoxamine
FDA Approved: * April 1, 1968
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Antidotes

Deferoxamine (DFOA), also known as desferrioxamine and sold under the brand name Desferal, is a medication that binds iron and aluminium.[1] It is specifically used in iron overdose, hemochromatosis either due to multiple blood transfusions or an underlying genetic condition, and aluminium toxicity in people on dialysis.[1][2] It is used by injection into a muscle, vein, or under the skin.[1] Common side effects include pain at t... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Desferal 2000 mg/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0078-0347
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Desferal 500 mg/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0078-0467
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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