Description
Composition Deferasirox (400mg)
Primary Use Iron overload, Transfusion dependent thalassemia
Medicine Overview of Desifer Tablet
Uses of Desifer Tablet
Desifer 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of iron overload and transfusion dependent thalassemia.
Desifer Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Rash, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Itching, Increased liver enzymes, Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea.
How to use Desifer Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Desifer 400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Desifer Tablet works
Desifer 400mg Tablet traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
In Depth Information on Desifer Tablet
Expert advice for Desifer Tablet
- Always take deferasirox tablet on an empty stomach by dissolving into a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, break or swallow the tablets as a whole.
- Deferasirox may cause dizziness. It is advisable not to drive or operate any machinery until you feel normal again.
- Avoid taking deferasirox if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.
Desifer Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Desifer Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Desifer 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Desifer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Desifer 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Desifer 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Desifer 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Desifer 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Desifer 400mg Tablet in these patients.
What if you miss a dose of Desifer Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Desifer 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
