EXJADE 250MG 28 DISP. TABS

About Deferasirox A synthetic achiral tridentate triazole derived from salicylic acid Oral iron Chelating agents. Indication For the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients 2 years of age and older. Mechanism of action Two molecules of deferasirox are capable of binding to 1 atom of iron. Deferasirox works in treating iron toxicity by binding trivalent (ferric) iron (for which it has a strong affinity) forming a stable complex which is eliminated via the kidneys.