Hemochromatosis

Disorder of iron metabolism in which large amount of iron is absorbed characterized by the saturation of iron binding protein and deposition of hemosiderin in tissues such as liver, pancrease and skin may cause cirrhosis of liver, diabetes , bronze pigmentation of skin and eventually heart failure may occur.

 

Medications (drug generics) used in Hemochromatosis

Primary Drugs

deferoxamine

Secondary Drugs

Contra Drugs

Docusate (Na)
Ferric Ammonium Citrate
Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous Sulphate
Iron Hydroxide Poly Maltose Complex
Iron Protein Succinylate