Ferriprox

Active Ingredient(s): Deferiprone
FDA Approved: * October 14, 2011
Pharm Company: * APOPHARMA INC
Category: Iron Chelator

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Ferriprox 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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NDC Database Records for Ferriprox: (2 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code

• 52609-0006 Ferriprox 500 mg Oral Tablet by Apopharma USA, Inc.
• 52609-4502 Ferriprox 100 mg/ml Oral Solution by Apo-pharma USA, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Deferiprone or a similar ingredient: (1 result)

• DEFERIPRONE

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