deferoxamine

Overview

Deferoxamine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
15 mg/kg/hr	15 (15)	As recommended.	Cont. IV-inf	For acute Iron poisoning Max. 80 mg/kg in 24 hrs
0.5 to 1 g	0.75 (0.75)	As recommended.	IM	For Chronic Iron over Load.This dose is given as initial dose and maintainence dose is determined by response.
5 mg/kg/hr	5 (5)	As recommended.	IV-inf	For aluminium over load.
500 mg	500 (500)	As recommended.	SC inf or IV inf	For Chronic Iron over Load.Usual effective dose is 20-60 mg/kg.Subcutaneous infusions are given 3-7 times a week (usually over 8-12 hours ) depending on the degree of iron load
10 %	10 (10)	As recommended.	topical	As eye drops for the treatment of Ocular siderosis and corneal rust stains
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
28.571 mg/kg	29 (28.571)	24 hourly	Intra Muscular	Initial
71.428 mg/kg	71 (71.428)	As recommended.	Oral	Maintenance, As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
28.571 mg/kg	29 (28.571)	24 hourly	Intra Muscular	Initial
71.428 mg/kg	71 (71.428)	As recommended.	Oral	Maintenance, As Required

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