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Medical Conditions - Iron Chelation

The process of removing excess iron from the body with the help of drugs is called iron chelation. The medications used are Deferoxamine, Deferasirox, and Deferiprone. They are usually used in people with thalassemia or other anemia, where multiple red blood cell transfusions are required.

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How to increase hemoglobin in a thalassemia minor patient?

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When is iron chelation therapy needed after iron overload?

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Can you please provide a diet chart for a thalassemia patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query regarding thalassemia, my opinion is as follows:1. Looking at a regular hemoglobin level of 9-10%, I would suggest you increase the levels.

How to reduce my serum ferritin level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your serum ferritin is high, so the cause should be found out first. It can be hemochromatosis, in which excess iron is stored in the bone marrow.

How to manage thalassemia major in an 11-month-old baby?

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