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Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DEFERASIROX-180MG

Uses:

Used for treating chronic iron overload that occurs due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients two years of age and older. It can also be indicated for treating chronic iron overload in patients ten years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT).

Medicinal Benefits:

Deferasirox is the active component in Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet . It's a chelating agent that selectively binds to trivalent iron. It binds extra iron and excretes it in the faeces. As a result, the risk of organ damage is lowered.

FAQs

Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is used to treat chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis).

Deferasirox is the active component in Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet . It's a chelating agent that selectively binds to trivalent iron. It binds extra iron and excretes it in the faeces. As a result, the risk of organ damage is lowered.

No, it is a prescribed drug given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side effects.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule if it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it precisely as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.

The extra iron due to iron overload is stored in pancreas. This damages the pancreas and it does not produce insulin properly. Insulin is required by the body to utilise sugar/glucose efficiently. As insulin is not produced properly, it affects blood sugar levels.

Yes, iron overload is the same as haemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis, or iron overload, is a condition in which your body stores too much iron.

Yes, Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet can be used in children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, and increased serum creatinine. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.