Deferasirox is an iron chelator and the first oral medication FDA approved for chronic iron overload in patients receiving long term blood transfusions.
Synonyms
Deferasirox
Deferasiroxum
Brand Names
Sandoz Deferasirox (type J)
Jadenu
Sandoz Deferasirox
Deferasirox Mylan
Teva-deferasirox
Deferasirox (type J)
Deferasirox Accord
Taro-deferasirox
Deferasirox
Taro-deferasirox (type J)
Apo-deferasirox (type J)
Teva-deferasirox (type J)
PMS-deferasirox
Apo-deferasirox
Exjade
Deferasirox Oral Granules
Deferasorox
Deferasirox oral
Jamp Deferasirox (type J)
PMS-deferasirox (type J)
Auro-deferasirox (type J)
Indication
For the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients 2 years of age and older.
Categories
Acids, Carbocyclic
Benzene Derivatives
Benzoates
Chelating Agents
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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