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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==

Latest revision as of 01:06, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Iron chelating agent; binds with ferric ions and forms neutral 3:1 (deferiprone:iron) complexes that are stable over a wide range of pH values. Deferiprone has higher binding affinity for iron than other metals such as copper, aluminum, and zinc.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand name: Ferriprox

References