deferoxamine

Approved for medical use in 1968, Deferoxamine is a medication used in iron overdose, hemochromatosis either due to multiple blood transfusions or an underlying genetic condition, and aluminium toxicity in people on dialysis. Deferoxamine basically binds to and removes iron from the blood, which then easily passes from the body (mostly dissolved in urine). As for its common side effects, this drug can cause pain at the site of injection, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, hearing loss, and eye problems. Besides, it also has other side effects that are more serious than the previous ones such as anaphylaxis and low blood pressure. It is unclear, though, if the use of Deferoxamine during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe for the baby. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using it to make sure that it won’t harm you or your unborn child.