Comparative Efficacy of Deferiprone, Deferoxamine and Combination of Deferiprone and Deferoxamine on Serum Ferritin Value in Beta-Thalassemia Patients

Comparative Efficacy of Deferiprone, Deferoxamine and Combination of Deferiprone and Deferoxamine on Serum Ferritin Value in Beta-Thalassemia Patients

Background: Iron overload is a predictable and lifethreatening complication in patients with thalassemia. Effective and convenient iron chelation remains one of the main targets of clinical management of thalassemia major. The development of a safe and effective chelator has been the goal for m...

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Main Authors: Nargesbeygom Mirbehbahani, Azam Jahazi, Haniye Mohsenkhah Amlashi, Naser Behnampour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
Subjects:
Deferiprone
Deferoxamine
Ferritin
Beta-thalassemia
Online Access:http://jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol4no1/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%204,%20No.%201,%20Jan-Mar%202015%20Page%2070-76.pdf

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