Kelfer 500 Capsule
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Kelfer 500 Capsule
Deferiprone (500mg)
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Active composition
Deferiprone 500 mg
Medicine Strength
500 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
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Kelfer 500 Capsule contains Deferiprone 500 mg, an oral iron chelator primarily indicated for the treatment of iron overload in patients with conditions such as thalassemia major who require regular blood transfusions. Deferiprone acts by binding excess free iron in the bloodstream, forming a complex that is subsequently excreted via the urine, thereby reducing the toxic effects of iron accumulation in vital organs including the heart, liver, and endocrine glands.
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This medication is particularly beneficial in preventing and managing hemosiderosis, a condition characterized by iron-induced tissue damage. Kelfer 500 Capsule should be administered under strict medical supervision, with regular monitoring of serum ferritin levels, liver function tests, and complete blood counts to detect potential adverse effects such as neutropenia or agranulocytosis.
Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, arthralgia, and transient elevations in liver enzymes. Patients are advised to adhere to prescribed dosing schedules and report any signs of infection or unusual symptoms promptly. Kelfer 500 Capsule is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Deferiprone or those with severe hepatic or renal impairment.
Its use requires careful risk-benefit assessment, particularly in pregnant or lactating women.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Kelfer Capsule Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Kelfer 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kelfer 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Kelfer 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Medical Advice
Driving
It is not known whether Kelfer 500 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Exercise Caution
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Kelfer 500 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised in patients with liver disease while taking this medicine.
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Breastfeeding
Kelfer 500 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Kelfer 500 Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine.
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