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Deferoxamine is used to treat conditions where there is too much iron or aluminium in the blood.
Deferoxamine is given as an infusion under the skin or into a vein, or an injection into a muscle.
Keep your appointment for your deferoxamine injection. If you are unable to attend contact the clinic staff as soon as possible.
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with deferoxamine including:
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.
Side Effects | Recommended action |
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Symptoms of allergy including: skin rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing Fast or irregular heartbeat Reduced number of blood cells that help your blood to clot - symptoms include: easy or unusual bruising or bleeding Changes in vision Hearing loss, ringing in the ears |
Tell your doctor immediately |
Headache Fever, flushing Joint, muscle or bone aches and pains Irritation or pain at injection site Nausea |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. October 2020
For more general information about this sheet annd its contents, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
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My Medicines is developed by a team at the Canterbury District Health Board. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed