Deferiprone

Category: Iron Chelator

Deferiprone Overview

Deferiprone (tradenames include Ferriprox) is a drug that chelates iron and is used to treat iron overload in thalassaemia major.[1] It was first approved for use in treating thalassaemia major in 1994[2] and had been licensed for use in Europe and Asia for many years while awaiting approval in Canada and the United States.[1] On October 14, 2011, it was approved for use in the US under the FDA's accelerated approval program.[3]...

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Deferiprone

Solution: 100mg/ml, 80mg/ml
Tablet: 500mg

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