Deferiprone

Iron Deficiency Anemia, Disease, iron

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Deferiprone

What is Deferiprone

Deferiprone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Deferiprone is a medication used to treat iron overload caused by thalassemia, a hereditary condition that affects the production of hemoglobin in the body. Deferiprone helps the body remove excess iron from the bloodstream, allowing for normal production of red blood cells. It was approved by the FDA in 2011 and is used when other treatments fail.

Ferriprox

is the brand name

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Deferiprone Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ferriprox

Deferiprone

2011

10

Effectiveness

How Deferiprone works in the body

Deferiprone is a drug that binds to iron in the body, forming a complex. This complex is then eliminated in the urine. Deferiprone is more likely to bind to iron than other metals like zinc, copper, and aluminum.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Deferiprone is contingent upon the diagnosed malady, including Disease, iron and Iron Deficiency Anemia. The amount likewise fluctuates as per the approach of administration (e.g. Tablet, film coated or Tablet) provided in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Iron Deficiency Anemia

, 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Disease

, 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

iron

, 500.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Deferiprone Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Deferiprone may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Deferiprone.

Common Deferiprone Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate

Major

Deferiprone may decrease effectiveness of Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate as a diagnostic agent.

Aclidinium

Minor

Deferiprone may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Deferiprone may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Albutrepenonacog alfa

Minor

Deferiprone may decrease the excretion rate of Albutrepenonacog alfa which could result in a higher serum level.

Almasilate

Minor

Deferiprone may decrease the excretion rate of Almasilate which could result in a higher serum level.

Deferiprone Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much of this drug can lead to a decrease in white blood cells, which can cause fatal infections. It can also damage the liver, as well as cause diarrhea, stomach ulcers, nausea, and other gastrointestinal problems. These are the most common side effects that lead to people stopping the medication.

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Deferiprone Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Deferiprone?

99 active investigations are presently examining the potential of Deferiprone to mitigate Disease, Iron Overload and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Iron Deficiency Anemia

20 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4

Disease

73 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3

iron

0 Actively Recruiting

Deferiprone Reviews: What are patients saying about Deferiprone?

5

Patient Review

5/24/2015

Deferiprone for Too Much Iron in the Blood for a Long Period of Time

I found this treatment really helpful for my gout and brain fog. The inflammation went away quickly and I had more energy and could concentrate better. My blood pressure also normalized.
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Patient Q&A Section about deferiprone

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is deferiprone used for?

"This medication is used to remove excess iron from the body in adults and children 3 years of age and older who suffer from thalassemia (an inherited condition which leads to a low number of red blood cells)."

Answered by AI

How do you take FERRIPROX?

"You should take this medication three times per day. The first dose should be taken in the morning, the second at midday, and the third in the evening. If you experience nausea, it may help to take this medication with food."

Answered by AI

What does FERRIPROX do?

"Ferriprox® (deferiprone) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat iron overload that is a result of blood transfusions in people who have thalassemia syndromes, sickle cell disease, or other anemias."

Answered by AI

What is the use of deferasirox?

"Deferasirox is used to remove excess iron from the body in patients who have had too many blood transfusions and in patients with non-transfusion dependent thalassemia syndromes. It is an iron chelator (binder) that combines with iron in the blood."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Deferiprone

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Mitapivat for Anemia

18+
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

This is a prospective exploratory phase 2 study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mitapivat in RBC membranopathies and CDAII, a rare sub type of anemia. Nine patients from Princess Margaret who are diagnosed with CDAII will be enrolled to the study. Patients will be in the trial for 57 weeks treatment weeks and a safety follow up week after 30 days from last dose. First 8 weeks will be dose escalating period followed by 48 weeks of fixed dose period. 57th week will be dose tapering week. Data collected from Princes Margaret will be incorporated to the main study conducted in EU for analysis. Overall, approximately 25 patients are expected to be enrolled: Approximately 16 patients at sites in the EU and approximately 9 patients in Canada.

Phase 2
Recruiting

University Health Network (UHN)

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Luspatercept for Clonal Cytopenia

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The purpose of this clinical trial is to test how well the drug luspatercept works in improving low blood cell counts in people with clonal cytopenias of uncertain significance (CCUS). The main questions the study seeks to answer include: * How many patients experience improvements in their low blood counts (red cells, platelets, or white cells) within 24 weeks, based on specific criteria for blood conditions like myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? * How long these improvements last before the condition worsens or changes. * The percentage of participants showing improvements at 12, 24, and 48 weeks. * How long it takes for the condition to progress to more severe diseases like myeloid disorders. * How long red blood cell responses last and how quickly these responses are seen. * The average change in hemoglobin levels over 24 weeks. * How many patients need blood transfusions during the study and how soon transfusions are required. * Changes in participants' well-being and energy levels based on a standardized questionnaire. * Monitoring for any side effects, including progression to MDS or leukemia, heart-related issues, or sudden increases in hemoglobin. Participants will: * Receive luspatercept as an injection every three weeks. * Visit the clinic every three weeks for treatment and monitoring.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Weill Cornell Medical College

Pinkal Desai, MD

Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Iron Supplementation for Scoliosis

10 - 26
All Sexes
New York, NY

This study is a randomized controlled trial of preoperative oral iron supplementation, to identify whether iron deficiency is a modifiable risk factor for adverse surgical outcomes such as red blood cell transfusion and diminished postoperative cognitive and physical capacity in adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery. Research Question(s)/Hypothesis(es): Primary * Iron supplementation will reduce the incidence of perioperative RBC transfusion in iron deficient scoliosis patients undergoing spinal fusion. Secondary * Iron supplementation will reduce postoperative neurocognitive functional declines in iron deficient scoliosis patients undergoing spinal fusion. * Iron supplementation will improve patient-reported physical functioning in iron deficient scoliosis patients undergoing spinal fusion.

Recruiting
Paid Trial

Columbia University Medical Center

Lisa D Eisler, MD

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Iron Replacement Therapy for Iron-Deficiency Anemia

16 - 60
Female
Duarte, CA

This is a trial with an observational and an interventional arm, in patients with moderate to severe anemia and control subjects. The main purposes of this study is to phenotype the scope of neurocognitive deficits from iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adult women, determine derangements in cerebral perfusion, vascular reactivity, functional connectivity, and blood brain barrier permeability in adult-onset IDA and relate them to neurocognitive deficits, as well as determine the reversibility and durability of both the physiologic and neurocognitive derangements by iron replacement therapy. All eligible subjects will be asked to provide informed consent before participating in the study.

Phase 4
Recruiting

City of Hope Blood Donor Center (+3 Sites)

John Wood, MD, PhD

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Ferric Derisomaltose for Gynecologic Cancers

18+
Female
Calgary, Canada

Iron deficiency has been reported in approximately 35% of patients with a gynecologic malignancy. Blood transfusions are known to be immunosuppressive and carry immediate and long-term risks. Pre-operative blood transfusion in gynecologic oncology patients is associated with higher rates of surgical site infection, length of stay, composite morbidity, cancer recurrence, and mortality. Pre-operative intravenous iron formulations have been shown in benign gynecology and other surgical specialities to increase pre-operative hemoglobin and decrease post-operative transfusion rates. This is a randomized double-blinded clinical trial evaluating the effects of treating patients undergoing gynecologic oncology surgery with intravenous ferric derisomaltose to correct pre-operative iron-deficiency anemia. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of preoperative ferric derisomaltose/iron isomaltoside compared to placebo in correcting preoperative hemoglobin in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic malignancy.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Tom Baker Cancer Centre (+1 Sites)

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