Exjade (Deferasirox) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Exjade Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Exjade Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

EXJADE® (deferasirox) Structural Formula Illustration

Exjade (deferasirox) is indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients 2 years of age and older. In these patients, Exjade has been shown to reduce liver iron concentration and serum ferritin levels. Clinical trials to demonstrate increased survival or to confirm clinical benefit have not been completed [see Clinical Studies].

Individualize the decision to initiate Exjade therapy based on consideration of the anticipated clinical benefit and risks of the therapy, taking into consider...

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What is Exjade Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Exjade Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using deferasirox and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

weakness or fainting, bloody or tarry stools;
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
severe stomach pain that may spread to your back;
increased thirst and urination, loss of appetite, weakness, constipation;
problems with vision or hearing;

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Exjade Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat ongoing high levels of iron in the body caused by multiple blood transfusions. Deferasirox can be taken by mouth and belongs to a class of drugs known as iron chelating agents. It works by reacting with iron, allowing the body to pass extra iron out in the stool.

Frequent blood transfusions are often needed in certain types of blood diseases (e.g., thalassemia, sickle cell disease, anemia). Blood transfusions have very helpful benefits, but they can cause the body to hold on to too much iron. This extra iron can build up in various organs and cause problems ...

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