Medicine Description desferal 500mg
Desferal vials contain deferoxamine to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions or acute poisoning, administered via injection under medical supervision.
What are the ingredients of Desferal?
Desferal uae consists of the following components:
- Deferoxamine mesilate at a concentration of 500 mg.
- Inactive ingredients used to prepare the solution before injection.
What are the uses of Desferal?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acute iron poisoning.
- Chronic iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions.
- Patients with thalassemia who depend on regular transfusions.
- Patients suffering from aluminum accumulation in the body (such as those undergoing dialysis).
What are the dosages of Desferal?
The doctor determines the appropriate dosage based on each case and it usually includes the following:
- For adults: 500 to 1000 mg daily depending on the severity of the condition.
- The dose may be gradually increased by 500 mg every 4 hours, up to a maximum of 6000 mg per day.
- Administered via intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection using an infusion pump.
- It is essential to follow the prescribed duration of treatment and not exceed the dose without medical supervision.