Exjade (Deferasirox) and/or alternatives

General Information On Exjade

Exjade is a medication used to reduce high levels of iron in the blood. The generic name of this medication is Deferasirox. It is an iron-chelating agent that binds itself to the iron in the blood and removes it from the blood and body.

Side Effects for Exjade

If you suffer from an allergic reaction to Exjade, you must seek medical help immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives and a swollen face, throat, lips, or tongue.

If you suffer from other serious side effects, do not buy Exjade, and consult your doctor as soon as possible. The side effects of kidney problems include confusion, mood swings, and rapid weight gain and not urinating or urinating less. If there are liver problems, you may suffer from nausea, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, and upper stomach pain. Consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these side effects.

Other side effects of Exjade are increased thirst, loss of appetite, and yellow eyes or skin. You may also suffer from stomach bleeding characterized by tarry or bloody stools and cough up blood or dark colored vomit. Problems with vision and hearing, unusual bleeding through the nose, rectum, vagina or mouth, or purple or red skin spots are rare but serious side effects. In addition, severe blistering, red skin rash, peeling, chills, sores in the mouth and throat and fever are other serious side effects of Exjade . If you suffer from any of these, immediately stop your medication and inform your doctor.

Precautions

You must not buy Exjade if you have an allergy to Deferasirox. If you have a severe kidney disease, advanced stage of cancer, or a blood cell disorder, then avoid Exjade. Examples of blood disorders include anemia or low levels of platelets in the blood. Your doctor may have to perform tests or change your dosage if you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, vision or hearing problems, or a weak immune system. This can be caused by diseases like HIV, AIDS, and cancer or by steroids, radiation, or chemotherapy.

Exjade may or may not harm an unborn baby or pass through breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are expecting to become pregnant or if you already are pregnant. Do not breastfeed your child while you are on Exjade.

Exjade Dosage

You can buy Exjade in tablet form, but the amount must be as per the doctor’s orders. To take Exjade, stir the dosage into water, apple juice, or orange juice until the tablets are dissolved. If you are taking more than 1g of Exjade, use half a cup of liquid. If you use more than a gram, use one cup of liquid. Drink the mixture completely, and then add some more liquid to rinse and drink the medication completely.

Exjade needs to be taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before your meal. Your blood needs to be tested to check if the medication is working or causing side effects, so visit your doctor regularly while on Exjade medication.

Interactions

Exjade can interact with various medications, including Alendronate, Etidronate, Erythromycin, birth control pills, and Warfarin. It can also interact with cholesterol lowering drugs, blood pressure medications, and heart rhythm medications.

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