Exjade

Active Ingredient(s): Deferasirox
FDA Approved: * November 2, 2005
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Iron Chelator

Deferasirox, sold under the brand name Exjade & Asunra (in injectable form) & Oleptiss (Tablet formulation) both by Novartis among others, is an oral iron chelator. Its main use is to reduce chronic iron overload in patients who are receiving long-term blood transfusions for conditions such as beta-thalassemia and other chronic anemias.[2][3] It is the first oral medication approved in the United States for this purpose.[4] It was appro... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Exjade J;250;NVR
Exjade 2.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension
NDC: 0078-0469
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Exjade J;500;NVR
Exjade 5 mg/ml Oral Suspension
NDC: 0078-0470
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Exjade 1.25 mg/ml Oral Suspension
NDC: 0078-0468
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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