¿Qué es Deferasirox?

Deferasirox es un potente medicamento oral que se utiliza principalmente para tratar la sobrecarga crónica de hierro debido a transfusiones de sangre frecuentes en pacientes con condiciones como beta-talasemia y otras anemias crónicas. Funciona como un quelante de hierro, uniéndose al exceso de hierro en la sangre, que luego es excretado del cuerpo, principalmente en las heces. Este agente ayuda a prevenir los efectos dañinos de la sobrecarga de hierro en órganos como el corazón y el hígado.

Side Effects

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your face, hands, ankles, or feet
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, cancer, diabetes, eye problems (including cataracts, glaucoma), hearing problems, or stomach or bowel problems (including ulcers or bleeding).
• This medicine can cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including kidney failureLiver problemsStomach or bowel bleeding, ulcer, or perforation (may be life-threatening)Anemia or other problems with blood cell countsSerious skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Changes in vision or hearing
• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
• This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.