Drug interactions
Deferoxamine + Polysaccharide iron
Severity: Minor
Deferoxamine and Polysaccharide iron: minor interaction.
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Summary
Deferoxamine binds iron avidly, so oral iron preparations are poorly absorbed and the iron supplement loses its intended effect. Oral deferoxamine is not an established therapy, so the clinical relevance is largely theoretical, as parenteral deferoxamine is used for iron overload and would not normally be combined with iron supplementation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Deferoxamine and Polysaccharide iron have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Deferoxamine chelates ferric iron, and the resulting complex is not absorbed.
What to do
Avoid giving iron supplements to patients being treated with deferoxamine for iron overload. If both are truly needed, reassess the indication for iron and monitor ferritin and hemoglobin.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Deferoxamine with Polysaccharide iron?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Deferoxamine and Polysaccharide iron have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Deferoxamine binds iron avidly, so oral iron preparations are poorly absorbed and the iron supplement loses its intended effect. Oral deferoxamine is not an established therapy, so the clinical relevance is largely theoretical, as parenteral deferoxamine is used for iron overload and would not normally be combined with iron supplementation.
How serious is the interaction between Deferoxamine and Polysaccharide iron?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid giving iron supplements to patients being treated with deferoxamine for iron overload. If both are truly needed, reassess the indication for iron and monitor ferritin and hemoglobin.
What other medicines interact with Deferoxamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Deferoxamine with, for example, Ascorbic acid, Betibeglogene autotemcel, Exagamglogene autotemcel. The full list is on the Deferoxamine page.
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