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Total Exjade reports: 740.Exjade FDA safety alerts: 2007 .
Reported deaths: 163 Reported hospitalizations: 287.
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Reported Exjade Side Effects: diarrhoea, blood creatinine increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, asthenia, haemoglobin decreased, blood urea increased, abdominal pain upper, pyrexia, abdominal pain.
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Exjade Side Effects Report #5227999-8Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, vision blurred. EXJADE dosage: 20 MG/KG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228000-2
EXJADE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight increased. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228001-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle twitching. EXJADE dosage: 500 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228002-6
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2006. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with thalassaemia and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: viral infection, white blood cell count decreased. EXJADE dosage: 750 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228003-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrooesophageal reflux disease. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228004-X
EXJADE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver function test abnormal. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228005-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea increased, paraesthesia. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228006-3
EXJADE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, rash pruritic, swelling face. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228007-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, swelling face. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228008-7
EXJADE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, chest pain, pharyngolaryngeal pain, throat irritation. EXJADE dosage: 1250 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228009-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toothache. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228010-5
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228011-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 15, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, hypoacusis, stomach discomfort. EXJADE dosage: 2000 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with REVLIMID. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228012-9
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228013-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 147.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood iron increased and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anorexia, fatigue, hearing impaired, hypoacusis, hypoaesthesia, nausea, tendon disorder. EXJADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, PROTONIX, SYNTHROID, PREMPRO. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228014-2
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with thalassaemia and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, haemoglobin decreased, liver function test abnormal. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, BIAXIN, MYAMBUTOL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228015-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 201.9 lb, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, eczema, excoriation, pruritus, scab, skin exfoliation. EXJADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, SINGULAIR, LASIX, GLYBURIDE, ADVAIR DISKUS, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228016-6
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: palpitations. EXJADE dosage: 500 MG, BID, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228017-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 181.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, haemoglobin decreased. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228018-X
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in jaw. EXJADE dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228019-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, chills, rash. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228020-8
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 81.57 lb, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, hepatitis, transaminases increased. EXJADE dosage: 1125 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, MYCELEX, TRAMADOL, PARENTERAL NUTRITION. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228021-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic neoplasm and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm, malignant neoplasm progression, malignant splenic neoplasm, respiratory arrest. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died on 06/29/2006.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228022-1
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, child 5 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin increased, cholecystectomy, cholelithiasis, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. EXJADE dosage: 500MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228023-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased. EXJADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, LOPRESSOR, LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228024-5
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 207.0 lb, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, dyspnoea, rash erythematous. EXJADE dosage: 2000 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228025-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, respiratory distress, sickle cell anaemia with crisis. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228026-9
EXJADE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pitting oedema. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CASPOFUNGIN, MORPHINE, DURAGESIC, ALBUMIN, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228027-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228028-2
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, myelodysplastic syndrome. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died on 10/07/2006.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5228029-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232155-3
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema, rash, stomach discomfort. EXJADE dosage: 2000 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232156-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin odour abnormal. EXJADE dosage: 1750 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232157-7
EXJADE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, clostridium difficile colitis. EXJADE dosage: 1250 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232158-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 06, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual acuity reduced. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232159-0
EXJADE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal faeces, faeces discoloured. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, ZOLOFT, FOLIC ACID, SYNTHROD, COUMADIN, MACROBID. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232160-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, constipation, musculoskeletal discomfort. EXJADE dosage: 1500 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232161-9
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: reticulocyte count increased, therapeutic response unexpected. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232162-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient, 13 years of age, weighting 89.07 lb, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dysuria, headache, protein urine present. EXJADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, LASIX, GROWTH HORMONE. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232163-2
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, white blood cell count decreased. EXJADE dosage: 750 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with REVLIMID. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232164-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased. EXJADE dosage: 20 MG/KG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232166-8
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, dyspepsia. EXJADE dosage: 1750 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232167-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood product transfusion dependent, pericardial effusion and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, serum ferritin increased. EXJADE dosage: 1250 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, LASIX, ASPIRIN, TOPROL, VITAMINS, VITAMIN E, NATURAL REMEDIES. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232168-1
EXJADE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone pain, pain in extremity. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232169-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Aug 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with thalassaemia and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia. EXJADE dosage: 20 MG/KG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DESFERAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232170-X
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232171-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 89 years of age, was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, constipation. EXJADE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232172-3
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 50.71 lb, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. EXJADE dosage: 500 MG,QD,ORAL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5232173-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXJADE problem on Aug 25, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with iron overload and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred. EXJADE dosage: 1000 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.
Exjade Side Effects Report #5256018-2
EXJADE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with blood iron increased and was treated with EXJADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal mass, abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, ascites, back pain, cholelithiasis, decreased appetite, fall. EXJADE dosage: 625 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHISTAMINES, ACYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Deferasirox
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a606002.html
(de fer' a sir ox)Why is this medication prescribed?
Deferasirox is used to remove excess iron that is in the body because of blood transfusions. Deferasirox is in a class of medications called iron chelators. It works by attaching to iron molecules in the body so they can be excreted (removed from the body) in feces.
How should this medicine be used?
Deferasirox comes as a tablet for suspension (a tablet to dissolve in liquid) to take by mouth. It should be taken on an empty stomach once a day, at least 30 minutes before food. Take deferasirox at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take deferasirox exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not chew or swallow the tablets whole.
To take the tablets for suspension, follow these steps:
- Place the number of tablets your doctor has told you to take in a cup.
- If you are taking less than 1000 mg of deferasirox, fill the cup halfway (about 3.5 oz) with water, apple juice, or orange juice. If you are taking more than 1000 mg of deferasirox, fill the cup (about 7 oz) with water, apple juice, or orange juice. If you are not sure how much deferasirox you are to take, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Stir the liquid until the tablet(s) is/are totally dissolved.
- Drink the liquid immediately.
- Add a small amount of liquid to the empty cup and stir.
- Drink the rest of the liquid.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking deferasirox,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to deferasirox or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking aluminum-containing antacids such as Amphogel, Alternagel, Gaviscon, Maalox, or Mylanta, take them 2 hours before or after deferasirox.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had trouble hearing, ear problems, vision problems, or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking deferasirox, call your doctor.
- you should know that deferasirox may make you dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose later in the day, at least 2 hours after your last meal and 30 minutes before food. However, if it is almost time for the next dose or if you will not be able to take deferasirox on an empty stomach, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Deferasirox may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- joint pain
- tiredness
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- hearing loss
- vision problems
- decrease in urination
- fever
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- lack of energy
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
Deferasirox may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to deferasirox. Your doctor may adjust your dose of deferasirox every 3 to 6 months.You will need to have hearing and eye exams before starting deferasirox and once a year while taking this medication.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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