Deferoxamine - dee-fer-OX-a-meen is using to remove excess iron from the body. This may be necessary in certain diseaseds with anemia who must receive many blood transfusions. It is also using to treat acute iron poisoning, especially in small children.
Deferoxamine combines with iron in the bloodstream. The combination of iron and deferoxamine is then removed from the body by the kidneys. By removing the excess iron, the drug lessens damage to various organs and tissues of the body. This drug may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Deferoxamine is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is desferrioxamine .