Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Exjade
(deferasirox)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Exjade is indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions (?7 ml/kg/month of packed red blood cells) in patients with beta thalassaemia major aged six years and older. Exjade is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions when deferoxamine therapy is contraindicated or inadequate in the following patient groups: in patients with beta thalassaemia major with iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions (?7 ml/kg/month of packed red blood cells) aged two to five years; in patients with beta thalassaemia major with iron overload due to infrequent blood transfusions (<7 ml/kg/month of packed red blood cells) aged two years and older; in patients with other anaemias aged two years and older. Exjade is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload requiring chelation therapy when deferoxamine therapy is contraindicated or inadequate in patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassaemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain deferasirox as their active ingredient composition:
Defrijet 500 Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Desifer 400 Tablet
Natco Pharma Ltd
Deferglob 250mg Tablet
Globela Pharma Pvt Ltd
Oleptiss 360mg Tablet DT
Novartis India Ltd
Desifer 100 Tablet
Natco Pharma Ltd
Oleptiss 180mg Tablet DT
Novartis India Ltd
Oleptiss 90mg Tablet DT
Novartis India Ltd
Deferataj 125mg Tablet DT
Taj Pharma India Ltd
Exjade
Novartis Europharm Limited
Deferasirox Accord
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Deferasirox Mylan
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Limited
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
deferasirox
Category
All other therapeutic products
Manufacturer
Novartis Europharm Limited
Medical Disclaimer
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