Deferiprone Capsules 500mg Kelfer 500
Trade Name:– Kelfer 500
Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Presentation: Capsules
Strength: 500mg
What is the purpose of Deferiprone Capsules 500mg?
Deferiprone Capsules 500mg is used to treat thalassemia in adults and children aged 3 and older by removing extra iron from the body (an inherited condition that causes a low number of red blood cells).
What function does deferasirox serve?
When a patient has too many blood transfusions or has a thalassemia syndrome that is not transfusion dependent, deferirox is administered to eliminate extra iron from the body. Deferasirox is a chelator for iron (binder). In the blood, it mixes with iron.
How is deferiprone dissolved?
Sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers is deferiprone. Deferiprone should first be dissolved in methanol and then diluted with the preferred aqueous buffer in order to achieve maximal solubility in aqueous buffers. This approach gives a solubility of deferiprone of about 0.5 mg/ml in a 1:1 solution of methanol:PBS (pH 7.2).
What negative consequences does Deferiprone Capsules 500mg have?
- Blurred vision
- ringing in the ears
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
- itching or skin rash
- numbness or searing pain anywhere in the body
- diarrhoea, and injection site responses are just a few of the common adverse effects of Desferal.
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What is the name for high iron?
An genetic disorder called hemochromatosis causes the body’s iron levels to gradually rise over several years. Unpleasant symptoms may result from this iron overload, often known as an iron overload. If left untreated, this can harm the liver, joints, pancreas, and heart, among other organs.
How should I take Deferiprone Capsules 500mg?
The tablet and granules should be taken at the same time every day, preferably on an empty stomach or with a small meal. It is advisable to take the suspension tablet on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before you eat, at the same time every day. Use water, apple juice, or orange juice to dissolve the tablet for suspension.
When should Deferiprone Capsules 500mg be given?
When administered as quickly as feasible after the iron was consumed, it works best. In patients with high iron levels brought on by frequent blood transfusions, this medicine can also be given to aid in iron removal. A substance called deferoxamine, an iron-binding agent, is a member of the pharmacological class known as heavy metal antagonists.
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