Deferasirox traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Rash, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Itching, Increased liver enzymes, Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea
Deferasirox is used in the treatment of iron overload and transfusion dependent thalassemia.
Deferasirox is used for removing excess iron from the body due to repeated blood transfusions in patients with beta thalassemia major (a blood disorder)
Q. How does Deferasirox work?Deferasirox works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.