Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension
Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension
What is this medicine?
DEFERASIROX (de FER a sir ox) binds to iron in the blood. It helps to treat too much iron in the blood.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Do not take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in vision
decreased hearing
fever or chills, sore throat
fever with rash, swollen lymph nodes, or swelling of the face
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of skin, including inside the mouth
signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain
trouble sleeping
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
dasabuvir; ombitasvir, paritaprevir; ritonavir
iron supplements
ombitasvir; paritaprevir; ritonavir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
antacids
birth control pills
certain medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol, simvastatin
certain medicines for osteoporosis like alendronate, risedronate
certain medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, phenytoin
certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
conivaptan
cyclosporine
NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
paclitaxel
repaglinide
rifampin
ritonavir
steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
theophylline
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
cancer
eye disease, vision problems
hearing problems
history of blood diseases
kidney disease
liver disease
low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts
an unusual or allergic reaction to deferasirox, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Your vision and blood may be tested before and during use of this medicine.
If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your doctor or health care professional right away. You may have a bleeding ulcer.
Updated:  
February 28, 2018