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About Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet
Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is used for treating chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients two years 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).
The active ingredient in Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is deferasirox. It is a trivalent iron selective chelating agent. It binds the excess iron and eliminates it through faeces. The danger of organ damage is reduced as a result.
Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is available in the form of oral formulations. Please take Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on specific medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as 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.
To treat your condition effectually, continue using Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using the Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet in more than prescribed doses or for a longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet
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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.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet or its ingredients. Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is not usually recommended if you are a pregnant or lactating woman; there is not enough information to say whether it's safe. However, your doctor may prescribe it if they think the medicine's benefits outweigh the risks. It is unknown whether Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. Should monitor elderly and paediatric patients closely for toxicity.
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Choose foods high in nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Replace fatty protein sources with lean alternatives and consume modest quantities of healthy fat sources for improved well-being.
Create a diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
Instead of saturated and trans fats, choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (fish, nuts, and vegetable oils).
Select/prepare foods and beverages with fewer added sugars/caloric sweeteners.
Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine consumption.
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Alcohol
Caution
Consume alcohol along with Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you also may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.
Pregnancy
Caution
Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is not usually recommended if you are pregnant. This is because there is not enough information to say whether it's safe. However, your doctor may prescribe it if they think the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks. Please consult the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet is not usually recommended if you are a lactating woman. This is because there is not enough information to say whether it's safe. However, your doctor may prescribe it if they think the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
It is not known whether Defrijet FCT 180 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
Caution
Should exercise caution, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
Caution
Should exercise caution, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
Caution
Should be used under the supervision of healthcare provider
Have a query?
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.
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