Deferasirox Side Effects
Common Side Effects:
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Serious Side Effects:
- Hearing loss
- Vision problems
- Hives or rash
- Hoarseness
- Swollen face or tongue
Warnings & Recalls for Deferasirox
Deferasirox may cause serious or life-threatening damage to the kidneys or liver or severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines. The risk that you will develop these conditions is greater if you are elderly or if you have any of the following conditions: high risk myelodysplastic syndrome, a low level of platelets, or kidney or liver disease.
Deferasirox Treatment and Use
Deferasirox is used to remove iron storage excess in the bodies of people who received a large number of transfusions of blood. Deferasirox is a medication known as iron chelators.
How it Works:
Deferasirox works through attaching to the iron in a body, so that the excess iron is excreted in the feces.
Other Names for Deferasirox
Generic Name: Deferasirox
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Deferasirox
Author:
RobM
Posted on Nov 19, 2012
