Deferasirox

Definition: Deferasirox, sold under the brand name Exjade among others, is an oral iron chelator. Its main use is to reduce chronic iron overload in patients who are receiving long-term blood transfusions for conditions such as beta-thalassemia and other chronic anemias. It is the first oral medication approved in the United States for this purpose. source: Wikipedia

ID

419985007

ID date

19 Jan 2007

Previous ID

10841311000001107

Name

Deferasirox