Blood transfusion

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Blood transfusion

Asked for Male, 6 Years

My son is getting blood transfusion every month. Pl suggest any medication for over iron dosage. I.e kilation medicine.

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Dr. Mohit Sethi

Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Noida

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Is he thallasemic? 2 iron chelators: asunra 100 mg (deferasirox) 20 mg per kg once a day.Monitor for kidney function. Kelfer 250 mg (deferiprone) 25 mg per kg thrice a day Monitor for blood counts. Both are oral chelators. But be in touch with your doctor when you are on such medicines.Net consultation wont do.

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Dr. G. Grace Esther Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Nellore · Accepted Answer

Dr. G. Grace Esther

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Nellore

hi its not advisable to start chelation on your own. once your child completes considerable number of transfusions, you will b advised blood test, if any iron overload then child will be put on chelation therapy under doctor's supervision