Desirox 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
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.
Uses of Desirox Tablet
Benefits of Desirox 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.
Side effects of Desirox Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Desirox
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Itching
- Abdominal distension
- Diarrhea
How to use Desirox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Desirox 500 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Desirox Tablet works
Desirox 500 Tablet traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desirox 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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.
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.
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.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Desirox 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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.
What if you forget to take Desirox Tablet?
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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Quick tips
- Desirox 500 Tablet is used to reduce excess iron from the body.
- Inform your doctor if you also have upper stomach pain, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes).
- Take an adequate amount of water while taking Desirox 500 Tablet.
- Desirox 500 Tablet may cause dizziness. It is advisable not to drive or operate any machinery until you feel normal again.
- If you are taking any antacid, take them 2 hours before or after Desirox 500 Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Triazole & benzoate derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Iron chelating agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Desirox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Fosphenytoin may increase the metabolism of Deferasirox.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Deferasirox along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the obser
Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Deferasirox.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Deferasirox along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the obs
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.
Magaldrate may decrease the absorption of Deferasirox.
Do not consume Deferasirox with Magaldrate. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Deferasirox.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Deferasirox along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the obs
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Desirox 500 Tablet
Once A Day
88%
Thrice A Day
5%
Twice A Day
4%
Alternate Day
1%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Desirox Tablet for?
Transfusion d*
63%
Iron overload
33%
Others
4%
*Transfusion dependent thalassemia
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Excellent
35%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Desirox 500 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
64%
Vomiting
7%
Headache
7%
Indigestion
7%
Nausea
7%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Desirox Tablet?
Empty stomach
75%
With or witho*
17%
With food
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Desirox 500 Tablet on price
Expensive
58%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
9%
FAQs
What is Desirox 500 Tablet used for?
Desirox 500 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 Desirox 500 Tablet work?
Desirox 500 Tablet works by binding to excess iron in the blood and removing it from the body through stool.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Desirox 500 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Desirox 500 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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