Indications

• Iron Overload (see Iron Overload, [[Iron Overload]])

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Pharmacology

• Iron Chelation

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Administration

• PO: capsule
  • Administer TID
  • Does not have to be taken on empty stomach

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Adverse Effects

Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects

• Common

Hematologic Adverse Effects

• Agranulocytosis/Leukopenia (see Leukopenia, [[Leukopenia]])

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References

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