MD Nexus
History and Physical Examination
Deferoxamine (Desferal, DFO)
Indications
Iron Overload
(see
Iron Overload
, [[Iron Overload]])
Pharmacology
Iron Chelation
Short half-life: requires continuous IV or SQ infusion
Administration
IV
: administered over 10-12 hrs
SQ
Adverse Effects
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References
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