Formulary Monographs [DESFERRIOXAMINE MESYLATE, 6400]
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DESFERRIOXAMINE MESYLATE
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HEAVY METAL ANTAGONISTS
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Iron-The heavy metal antagonists have the property of forming complexes with heavy metals and preventing or reversing the binding of metallic cations to body ligands
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Initially up to 15 mg/kg/hour, max. 80 mg/kg in 24 hours, dose to be reduced after 4–6 hours, in severe cases, higher doses may be given.Arthralgia; bone disorder; fever; growth retardation; headache; muscle complaints; nausea; skin reactions.
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