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Defera (Deferiprone) Oral Iron Chelator for Thalassemia-related Iron Overload
Defera is used to manage chronic iron overload in patients with thalassemia major when deferoxamine is inadequate or not tolerated. Treatment should be supervised by a physician experienced in managing iron overload conditions.
Deferiprone is an oral iron chelator with high selectivity for ferric iron (Fe³⁺). It forms stable 3:1 (Deferiprone:Iron) complexes that are efficiently excreted, reducing excess body iron. It shows lower affinity for other metal ions like copper, zinc, and aluminum.