What is Deferiprone used for?

Deferiprone is indicated for: Iron overload, iron storage disease.

Which species have cited Deferiprone dosing data?

Deferiprone dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Domestic Pigeon.

Is Deferiprone a controlled substance?

Deferiprone is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Deferiprone

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Deferiprone is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q12h x 30 days in domestic pigeons, per 986. Whiteside DP, Barker IK, Mehren KG, et al. Clinical evaluation of the oral iron chelator deferiprone for the potential treatment of iron overload in bird species. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2004;35(1):40-49. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.9 (Agents Used in the Treatment of Toxicologic Conditions of Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Antidote

Routes

Indications

Iron overloadiron storage disease

Species with Deferiprone dosing data (1 dose rule)

Domestic Pigeon

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· 986. Whiteside DP, Barker IK, Mehren KG, et al. Clinical evaluation of the oral iron chelator deferiprone for the potential treatment of iron overload in bird species. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2004;35(1):40-49. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.468 doi:10.1638/02-031 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.9 (Agents Used in the Treatment of Toxicologic Conditions of Birds).

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