Active Ingredient Deferoxamine Mesylate
Active Ingredient Details
What is Deferoxamine Mesylate?
Natural product isolated from Streptomyces pilosus. It forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent, particularly in the mesylate form.
What is the usage for Deferoxamine Mesylate?
This medication is used along with other treatments (such as causing vomiting with syrup of ipecac, stomach pumping) to treat sudden iron poisoning. It is most effective when given as soon as possible after the iron was eaten. This medication can also be used to help get rid of iron in patients with high iron levels due to many blood transfusions. Deferoxamine is an iron-binding agent that belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal antagonists. It works by helping the kidneys and gallbladder get rid of the extra iron. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old (see also Precautions section).
How many products in the NDC database contain Deferoxamine Mesylate?
The NDC database has 14 products with the active ingredient Deferoxamine Mesylate. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Deferoxamine Mesylate
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0078-0467 | Proprietary Name: Desferal | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | ACTIVE | |
| 0409-2337 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Hospira, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 17337-0060 | Proprietary Name: | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Powder | Olon Spa | ACTIVE | ||
| 46014-1003 | Proprietary Name: | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Powder | Excella Gmbh & Co. Kg | ACTIVE | ||
| 46014-1127 | Proprietary Name: | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Powder | Excella Gmbh & Co. Kg | ACTIVE | ||
| 47781-624 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Alvogen Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 51846-1016 | Proprietary Name: | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Powder | Teva Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company | ACTIVE | ||
| 60505-6236 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Apotex Corp. | ACTIVE | |
| 60505-6237 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous | Apotex Corp. | ACTIVE | |
| 60505-6238 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Apotex Corp. | ACTIVE | |
| 63323-597 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 63323-599 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 68083-172 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Gland Pharma Limited | ACTIVE | |
| 68083-173 | Proprietary Name: Deferoxamine Mesylate | Deferoxamine Mesylate | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous | Gland Pharma Limited | ACTIVE |