Medications associated with Thalassemia

Ingredients whose current FDA labeling lists an association with thalassemia, extracted from manufacturer submissions via NIH DailyMed.

Medications

Label-linked ingredients

Deferiprone

Deferiprone tablets are indicated for the treatment of transfusional iron overload in adult patients with thal...

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Deferoxamine

Deferoxamine mesylate for injection, USP, is indicated for the treatment of acute iron intoxication and of chr...

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Hepatitis B Virus Subtype Adw2 Hbsag Surface Protein Antigen

ENGERIX-B is indicated for immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. A...

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Related testing

Lab tests that investigate thalassemia

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

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Ferritin

Measures iron stores in the body....

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Iron Panel

Measures iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, and ferritin....

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FAQ

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What medications are used for thalassemia?

The medications listed above are associated with thalassemia in current FDA-approved labeling as reported by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. Only a qualified prescriber can determine appropriate treatment.

Do these medications cure thalassemia?

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