Lens opacity as a serious side effect following chelation therapy in beta thalassemia: A comparison between deferoxamine and deferasirox; randomized double-blinded clinical trial

Introduction: Ocular toxicity is a serious side effect following chelation therapy in patients suffering from major beta-thalassemia. Objectives: We aimed to assess ocular toxicity (lens opacity) of the Iranian brand of deferasirox named "Osveral" marketed by an Iranian company and also to...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Reza Golpayegani, Vahid Falahati, Sam Habibollahi Habibollahi, Mahsa Fallahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Preventive Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://jprevepi.com/PDF/jpe-62