Desirox 500 Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Desirox 500 Tablet, a Cipla Ltd product containing the salt combination Deferasirox (500mg). Key uses of this medication include Treatment of Iron overload. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 1757.73
Packing: 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Deferasirox (500mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Iron overload

Description

Desirox 500 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
Desirox 500 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 Desirox 500 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: Desirox 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Desirox 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	UNSAFE: Desirox 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Desirox 500 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: Desirox 500 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: Desirox 500 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 Desirox 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Iron chelating agents
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Triazole & benzoate derivative

Uses of Desirox 500 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 Desirox 500 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 Desirox 500 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Desirox 500 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.

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