This is an automatically translated article.
Deferiprone AT is a drug commonly used in the treatment of diseases caused by excess iron in the body. In this article, you can learn some information about the drug before taking it to get the best treatment effect.
1. What are the effects of using Deferiprone?
Deferiprone AT drug contains the active ingredient Deferiprone 500mg.
This active ingredient has the ability to form complexes with iron, from here to help transport excess iron in the body from one place to another so that the metabolism can take place, minimizing harm to the body due to excess. Iron.
2. Indications and contraindications
2.1. Indications Deferiprone AT is used in the following cases:
Use Deferiprone in patients infected with hemosiderin during blood transfusion. Patients with thalassemia or myelodysplastic syndrome and aplastic anemia with moderate and severe severity. Patients with acute iron poisoning, those with severe cirrhosis. 2.2. Contraindications Do not use Deferiprone AT for people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug, children under 6 years old as well as pregnant women, mothers who are breastfeeding.
3. Dosage and usage
3.1. Dosage of Deferiprone AT is used for adults and children over 6 years old, using the following body weight formula: 25mg/kg x 2-3 times a day.
You need to pay attention to the maximum dose limit when using the drug is 100mg/kg/day.
3.2 How to use Deferiprone AT is in the form of oral tablets, so patients should take the whole tablet, do not chew the medicine to avoid affecting the absorption of the drug when entering the body.
When using the drug, drink it with cooled boiled water, do not drink with stimulant or energy drinks.
4. Side effects
During treatment with Deferiprone AT, patients may experience some unwanted effects such as:
The drug has the risk of reducing zinc content in the body. Deferiprone AT has the potential to cause gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bowel movements. Occurrence of some undesirable effects related to joints. Usually, the side effects of the drug go away soon after a short time of taking the medicine. In case the above signs appear for a long time, accompanied by serious problems such as dizziness, vomiting a lot, the patient should be taken to medical facilities for support.
5. Drug interactions
Deferiprone AT can interact with antacids containing Aluminum and Vitamin C, affecting the effect of the drug as well as increasing unwanted effects.
In addition, Deferiprone also has the potential to interact with a number of other drugs that have not been reported. Therefore, to ensure safety and effectiveness when using, patients need to inform their doctors about the drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements currently using. The doctor will consider and prescribe the appropriate medication to use.
6. Precautions while using Deferiprone AT
In the process of using Deferiprone AT, patients should note:
Read the instructions for use of the drug before use, because this is a prescription drug, the patient should adhere to the treatment prescribed by the doctor. Try to take your medicine at the same time of day, do not miss a dose or take more than the prescribed dose. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for advice. Check the expiration date of the product before use, pay special attention to the storage conditions to ensure the quality of the drug. Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not take Deferiprone AT. Above is some basic information about the drug Deferiprone AT that readers can refer to. Patients need to use the right medicine, in the right dose as prescribed, absolutely do not arbitrarily use to protect the best health.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
