Oral iron chelation with deferiprone

O. Diav-Citrin, G. Koren

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Abstract

This article summarizes the clinical experience with the new, orally active iron chelator, deferiprone, for transfusional iron-loaded patients with thalassemia and other refractory anemias. In addition, it reviews novel uses of iron chelation and potential new applications in acute iron poisoning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)235-247
Number of pages13
JournalPediatric Clinics of North America
Volume44
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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