Exjade (Deferasirox)
Exjade
125mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Exjade
250mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Exjade
500mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Generic equivalents for Exjade... What are generics?
Deferasirox
125mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Deferasirox
250mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Deferasirox
500mg Tablet (Orally Disintegrating)
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Deferasirox Information
(de fer' a sir ox)
Deferasirox may cause serious or life-threatening damage to the kidneys or liver or severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines. The risk that you will develop these conditions is greater if you are elderly or if you have any of the following conditions: high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (a severe problem with the bone marrow that has a high risk of developing into cancer), a low level of platelets ( a type of blood cell that is needed to control bleeding), or kidney or liver disease. The risk that you will develop severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines may be greater if you are taking any of the following medications: anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs); certain medications to strengthen the bones including alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel), and tiludronate (Skelid); or oral steroids such as dexamethasone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), or prednisone. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: decreased urination, swelling in the ankles, legs, or feet, excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms, lack of energy, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, unusual bruising or bleeding, vomit that is bright red or looks like coffee grounds, bright red blood in stools, or black, tarry stools. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order laboratory tests before and during your treatment to be sure it is safe for you to take deferasirox and to see if you are developing these serious side effects.- If you are taking less than 1000 mg of deferasirox, fill a cup halfway (about 3.5 oz/100 mL) with water, apple juice, or orange juice. If you are taking more than 1000 mg of deferasirox, fill a cup (about 7 oz/200 mL) with water, apple juice, or orange juice. If you are not sure how much deferasirox you are to take, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Place the number of tablets your doctor has told you to take in the cup.
- Stir the liquid for 3 minutes to completely dissolve the tablets.The mixture may become thick as you stir it.
- Drink the liquid immediately.
- Add a small amount of liquid to the empty cup and stir. Swish the cup to dissolve any medication that is still in the glass or on the stirrer.
- Drink the rest of the liquid.
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Before taking deferasirox,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to deferasirox, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in deferasirox tablets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: cholestyramine (Locholest, Questran, Prevalite), cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections), other medications to remove excess iron from the body, paclitaxel (Abraxane, Taxol), phenytoin, phenobarbital, repaglinide (Prandin, in Prandimet), rifampin (Rimactane, Rifadin, in Rifamate, in Rifater), ritonavir (Norvir), and simvastatin (Zocor, in Simcor, in Vytorin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking aluminum-containing antacids such as Amphogel, Alternagel, Gaviscon, Maalox, or Mylanta, take them 2 hours before or after deferasirox.
- tell your doctor if you have an infection or severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, or if you think you may be dehydrated. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hearing, ear, or vision problems.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking deferasirox, call your doctor.
- you should know that deferasirox may make you dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- tell your doctor if you develop diarrhea or vomiting during your treatment. If you have these symptoms, it is important to drink plenty of fluid so you will not become dehydrated.
- stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- hearing loss
- vision problems
- hives
- rash
- blisters
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.