Ferriprox (Deferiprone)
Ferriprox
500mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of UK/EU. Shipped from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Deferiprone Information
(de fer' i prone)
Deferiprone may cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells made by your bone marrow. White blood cells help your body fight infection, so if you have a low number of white blood cells, there is a higher risk that you will develop a serious or life-threatening infection. Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, because taking certain other medications along with deferiprone may increase the risk that your white blood cell count will decrease. If you experience any of the following symptoms of infection, stop taking deferiprone and call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical help: fever, sore throat, mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, chills, or severe shaking. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain laboratory tests, including tests to check your white blood cell count before your treatment and at least once weekly during your treatment. Talk to your doctor about the risk(s) of taking deferiprone.-
Before taking deferiprone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to deferiprone, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in deferiprone tablets. Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention diuretics (water pills). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking antacids, multivitamins, or iron or zinc supplements, take them 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take deferiprone.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially milk thistle.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a prolonged QT interval (a rare heart problem that may cause irregular heartbeat, fainting, or sudden death), a slow heartbeat, heart failure or other heart problems, a low level of potassium or magnesium in your blood, or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You should use birth control so that you will not become pregnant during your treatment with deferiprone. Talk to your doctor about which method of birth control you should use. If you become pregnant while taking deferiprone, call your doctor immediately. Deferiprone may harm the fetus.
- nausea
- vomiting
- heartburn
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- increased or decreased appetite
- weight gain
- pain in the arms, legs, back or joints
- headache
- red or brown discoloration of urine
- reddish purple spots or rash, especially on the lower half of the body
- hives
- swelling around the eyes
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- fainting
- seizures
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.