Exjade 125mg 28 Tablets

Description

Exjade is an iron chelator indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions in patients 2 years of age and older.

• • Exjade is indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients 10 years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndromes, and with a liver iron (Fe) concentration (LIC) of at least 5 mg Fe per gram of dry weight and serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/L.

How to use:

• • Taken orally once daily on an empty stomach
  • The dose is individualized based on body weight and iron levels, but often starts at 20 mg/kg.
  • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions.
  • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
  • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
  • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Caution & Warnings:

• • Acute Kidney Injury

• • Hepatic Toxicity

• • Fatal and Nonfatal Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Irritation

• • Bone Marrow Suppression

• • Age-related Risk of Toxicity

• • Hypersensitivity Reactions

Side Effects:

• • Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, and increases in serum creatinine.

Ingredients:

• Deferasirox 125Mg.