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deferiprone and Heavy Metal Poisoning

deferiprone has been researched along with Heavy Metal Poisoning in 1 studies

Deferiprone: A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA.
deferiprone : A member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia.

Heavy Metal Poisoning: Poisoning that results from chronic or acute ingestion, injection, inhalation, or skin absorption of HEAVY METALS. Acute and chronic exposures can cause ANEMIA; KIDNEY and LIVER damage; PULMONARY EDEMA; MEMORY LOSS and behavioral changes; bone deformities in children; and MISCARRIAGE or PREMATURE LABOR in pregnant women.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Aaseth, J1
Skaug, MA1
Cao, Y1
Andersen, O1

Reviews

1 review available for deferiprone and Heavy Metal Poisoning

ArticleYear
Chelation in metal intoxication--Principles and paradigms.
    Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS), 2015, Volume: 31

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Antidotes; Benzoates; Chelating Agents; Deferasirox; Deferiprone; Deferoxamine

2015