Desferal

Deferoxamine

Deferoxamine (DFOA), also known as desferrioxamine and sold under the brand name Desferal, is a medication that binds iron and aluminium.[1] It is specifically used in iron overdose, hemochromatosis either due to multiple blood transfusions or an underlying genetic condition, and aluminium toxicity in people on dialysis.[1][2] It is used by injection into a muscle, vein, or under the skin.[1] Common side effects include pain at t...

Drug Index

Deferoxamine (DFOA), also known as desferrioxamine and sold under the brand name Desferal, is a medication that binds iron and aluminium.[1] It is specifically used in iron overdose, hemochromatosis either due to multiple blood transfusions or an underlying genetic condition, and aluminium toxicity in people on dialysis.[1][2] It is used by injection into a muscle, vein, or under the skin.[1] Common side effects include pain at t...

NDC Database

Desferal 2000 mg/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Package Codes: 0078-0347-51 ## Active Ingredients: Deferoxamine Mesylate

NDC Database

Desferal 500 mg/1 Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Package Codes: 0078-0467-91 ## Active Ingredients: Deferoxamine Mesylate