Also indexed as: Desferal
Deferoxamine is a drug that binds to some metals and carries them out of the body. It is
used to treat acute iron intoxication, chronic
iron overload, and aluminum accumulation in people with kidney failure.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
Iron
|
| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
|
| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Iron
People treated with deferoxamine for dangerously high levels of iron should not take iron
supplements, because iron exacerbates their condition, further increasing the need for the
deferoxamine. They should read all labels carefully for iron content. All people treated with
deferoxamine should consult their prescribing doctor before using any iron-containing
products.