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deferoxamine mesylate |
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deferoxamine mesylate [dē′fərok′səmēn] a chelating agent with specific affinity for ferric iron and low affinity for calcium. indications It is prescribed in the treatment of acute iron intoxication and chronic iron overload. contraindications Renal disease or anuria prohibits its use. adverse effects Among the most serious adverse reactions are hypotension, tachycardia, dysuria, visual difficulties, and anaphylactoid reactions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The chief problem with deferoxamine mesylate therapy is that patients sometimes skip treatments, notes Stanley L. Teva's Deferoxamine Mesylate for Injection is the AP-rated generic equivalent of Novartis' Desferal(R) for Injection, a product indicated for acute treatment of iron |
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