Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionDeferasirox (500mg)
UsageIron overload, Transfusion dependent thalassemia
MG Medicals, Briefing of Defrijet 500mg 10 Tablet
Uses of Defrijet 500mg 10 TabletDefrijet 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of iron overload and transfusion dependent thalassemia.
Defrijet 500mg 10 Tablet side reactionsNausea, Headache, Vomiting, Rash, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Itching, Increased liver enzymes, Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea.
How to take Defrijet 500mg 10 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defrijet 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Defrijet 500mg 10 Tablet worksDefrijet 500mg Tablet traps and removes excess iron which is then excreted mainly in the stools. This reduces the risk of organ damage.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Defrijet 500mg 10 Tablet
- Always take deferasirox tablet on an empty stomach by dissolving into a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, break or swallow the tablets as a whole.
- Deferasirox may cause dizziness. It is advisable not to drive or operate any machinery until you feel normal again.
- Avoid taking deferasirox if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Defrijet 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Defrijet 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Defrijet 500mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
unsafe
Defrijet 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
caution
Defrijet 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defrijet 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Defrijet 500mg Tablet in these patients.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Defrijet 500mg 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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