Asunra 100mg Tablet

Asunra 100mg Tablet

Learn more about Asunra 100mg Tablet, a quality offering from Novartis India Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Deferasirox (100mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Treatment of Iron overload. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

Information about Asunra 100mg Tablet (Brand: Novartis India Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Iron overload

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  • MRP: ₹ 275
  • Packing: 6.0 tablets in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Deferasirox (100mg)
  • Brand: Novartis India Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Iron overload

Description

  • Asunra 100mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusion
  • It helps remove the excess iron from the body and reduce the risk of it causing organ damage
  • Asunra 100mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach
  • Take it in the exact dose and duration and take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it.
  • Using of Asunra 100mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as nausea, headache, constipation, and diarrhea
  • If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
  • Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases
  • Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure your safety.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Asunra 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asunra 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: UNSAFE: Asunra 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Asunra 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Asunra 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Asunra 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asunra 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Iron chelating agents
Therapeutic class: BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Triazole & benzoate derivative

Uses

Uses of Asunra 100mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Iron overload Iron overload, as the name suggests, means excess of iron in the human body
  • Too much iron can cause organ damage, which can lead to conditions such as cancer, irregular heartbeat and cirrhosis of the liver
  • Symptoms are related to conditions that arise from iron overload such as high blood sugar levels (diabetes), darkening of the skin, abnormal heart rhythm or arthritis
  • By using Asunra 100mg Tablet, this excess of iron can be decreased to safe levels by removing it from the body through stools
  • This helps to reduce the risk of organ damage and prevents further complications
  • Take Asunra 100mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Asunra 100mg 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.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Asunra 100mg Tablet used for?

Asunra 100mg Tablet is used for removing excess iron from the body due to repeated blood transfusions in patients with beta thalassemia major (a blood disorder)

How does Asunra 100mg Tablet work?

Asunra 100mg Tablet works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Asunra 100mg Tablet
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Itching
  • Abdominal distension
  • Diarrhea

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