Desferal (Desferoxamine)


Brand Name: Desferal

Generic Name: Desferoxamine

Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma


Formulation: inj

Strength: 500mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 7,400.00

Retail Price: @ KES 986.67


Class: Chelating Agents/antidotes (Misc. drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C25H48N6O8.CH3SO3H = 656.8

Precautions: Severe renal disease. anuria.

Indications/Uses: Excretion of iron in conditions with excessive iron storage in tissues e.g. heamochromatosis, haemosideriosis, and in iron overload e.g. following transfussion

Interactions:

Side Effects: Flushing. hypotension. urticaria. shock. pain and erythema at injection site. gastro-intestinal upset. fever. leg cramps. allergic reactions.