Side Effects of Exjade

Exjade is a medication used to reduce high iron levels in the blood caused by blood transfusions, a condition called iron overload. The brand name for deferasirox, Exjade, is manufactured by Novartis and is usually prescribed for people with chronic anemia. Many side effects are possible, some serious.

1. 関数

   • Iron overload can cause damage to the heart and other organs. Exjade binds to excess iron in the blood and removes it from the body.

   一般的な副作用

   • 最も一般的なエクスジェードの副作用には、不安、疲労、胃の痛み、下痢、吐き気、発熱、咳、めまい、頭痛、不眠症、発疹、鼻水または息苦しい鼻が含まれます。

   禁忌

   • People with certain health disorders may not be able to take Exjade. These include kidney, liver or heart disease, a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or a weakened immune system.

   リスク

   • Some patients taking Exjade have developed severe and sometimes fatal liver, kidney or blood disorders, or stomach bleeding. Most of the deaths occurred in patients who had pre-existing conditions, other complications or were very ill.

   FDA Communication

   • 米国食品医薬品局（FDA）は、2009年9月に血液障害骨髄様体症候群の高齢患者がExjadeを服用することでより大きなリスクに直面する可能性があるという勧告を発表しました。