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Deferasirox
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Deferasirox T, P | Removes excess iron, Antidote chelating agent |
| MOA Deferasirox | Binds with iron and excretes it in stool |
| Uses for Deferasirox | Iron toxicity from multiple transfusions or thalassemia |
| Side/adverse effects of Deferasirox | N/V/D, headache, dizziness, ototoxicity, visual disturbance, cough, GI bleed, abd pain, cephroexic, hepatotoxic, SJS, bm suppression, fever |
| Contraindications Deferasirox | With theophylline, pts with myelodysplastic syndrom eor advanced malignancies, hepatic impairment |
| Deferasirox interactions | CYP drug; can increase/decrease effectiveness, aluminum antacids, nsaids, corticosteroids, biphosphates, anticoagulants |
| LABs for Deferasirox | ALT, AST, Renal, CBC, ferritin |
| Nursing considerations for Deferasirox | Assess hearing and vision, CBC renal panel, ferritin, LFTs every 2 weeks |
| When to take Deferasirox | Take on empty stomach or 30 minutes before meal |
| What should the pills be dissolved in? | OJ, H2O, apple juice, and drink immediately |
| When is the med held? | If platelets less than 50 the med must be held. |