Basic Information On Exjade
The drug is an iron chelator that is administered orally as it is active only when it is administered orally. Exjade is used in the treatment of increased chronic iron over-load. The drug is used in patients who have received transfusional hemosiderosis which means blood transfusion for a long period of time for medical conditions such as chronic anemia or beta thalassemia. The drug acts by binding to trivalent iron in the body and thus it forms a stable complex. These complexes are eliminated through the kidneys. Thus, brand of generic Exjade is used in the treatment of iron toxicity. The drug reduces the amount of ferric/iron that is circulating in the body.
Precautions / Side Effects For Exjade
Serious side effects of Deferasirox are tarry or bloody stools, fainting, weakness, coughing of blood, vomit which appears to be like coffee-grounds, increased urination, increased thirst, severe stomach pain spreading to the back, unusual weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, severe rashes on the skin, easy bleeding, easy bruising, problems with hearing, vision problems, fever, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, body pain, chills, itching, clay colored stools, dark urine, jaundice like symptoms (such as eyes and/or skin turning yellowish), swelling and/or numbness in feet and hands and urinating less or not at all.
Common side effects of Exjade are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, feeling of tiredness, dizziness, fever, anxiety, sleep disorders such as insomnia, headache, cough, mild rashes on the skin, discoloration of the skin, runny nose, stuffy nose or sinus pain. Also seek medical attention if you experience the following severe allergic reactions with Deferasirox such as swelling on face, throat, tongue or lips; hives; tightness of the chest; difficulty in breathing; severe rashes; unusual hoarseness; itching.
Exjade Dosage
The starting dose of Exjade is recommended to be 20 mg/kg body weight which is administered daily once. The drug is taken at least thirty minutes prior to a meal or on empty stomach. The drug is administered orally in the form of tablet. The dose of the drug is calculated as mg/kg/day to the closest whole-tablet. It is recommended that the drug be taken preferably at the same time every day. If the creatinine levels increase (>33% above average) then the dose of Exjade drug needs to be adjusted to 10 mg/kg. If the ferritin levels increase then dose is adjusted every 3 to 6 months as increments of 5 or 10 mg/kg.
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