Deferiprone
Deferiprone
Deferiprone (pronounced: deh-feh-rih-prone) is an oral drug that is used to remove excess iron from the body. It is primarily used in treating patients with thalassemia major.
Etymology
The term "Deferiprone" is derived from its chemical structure. "Defer" is derived from the Latin word "deferre" which means to carry away, and "prone" is derived from the Greek word "proneos" which means inclined to. Thus, the term "Deferiprone" can be interpreted as "inclined to carry away iron".
Usage
Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload in people with thalassemia when other treatments are not effective. It works by binding to iron in the bloodstream, allowing it to be removed from the body in urine.
Related Terms
- Iron chelation therapy: The process of removing excess iron from the body. Deferiprone is one type of medication used in this therapy.
- Thalassemia: A genetic blood disorder that causes the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than normal. Deferiprone is often used to treat iron overload in patients with thalassemia.
- Iron overload: A medical condition that occurs when too much iron builds up in the body. Deferiprone is used to treat this condition.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Deferiprone include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and joint pain. More serious side effects can include neutropenia and agranulocytosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deferiprone
- Wikipedia's article - Deferiprone
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