Jadenu Sprinkle(Oral)
Deferasirox binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.
Deferasirox is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Deferasirox is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Deferasirox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)used for?
- Thalassemia
- Iron Overload
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- severe liver or kidney disease;
- advanced cancer;
- a bone marrow disorder; or
- low levels of platelets in your blood.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- anemia (low red blood cells);
- cancer (especially blood cell cancer such as leukemia);
- a stomach ulcer;
- stomach or intestinal bleeding;
- vision or hearing problems; or
- a weak immune system caused by disease (such as cancer, HIV, or AIDS), or by receiving steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Deferasirox can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
You should not breast-feed while you are taking deferasirox.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction(hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat)or a severe skin reaction(fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Stop using deferasirox and call your doctor at once if you have:
- problems with vision or hearing;
- kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
- liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- low blood cell counts--fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or
- signs of stomach bleeding--bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
- diarrhea; or
- skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Deferasirox can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)?
Do not use other iron-chelating medicines such as deferoxamine (Desferal), unless your doctor has told you to.
Do not take antacids that contain aluminum, such as Amphojel, Gaviscon, Maalox, Mi-Acid, Mylanta, Rulox, and others.
Deferasirox可能损害你的这个nking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)?
UseJadenu Sprinkle(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Your doctor may perform certain tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using deferasirox.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine at the same time every day.
TakeExjadeon an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before eating.
You may takeJadenuon an empty stomach or with a small low-fat meal.
Swallow theJadenutablet whole with a full glass of water. If you cannot swallow theJadenutablet whole, you may crush the tablet and mix it with yogurt, applesauce, or other soft food.
采取Jadenu Sprinkles,open the packet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of soft food.
After mixing a crushed tablet or sprinkles with soft food, swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.
Do not chew or crush theExjade dispersible tablet,而不整个吞下它。将平板电脑进a glass of apple juice, orange juice, or water and allow the tablet to disperse in the liquid. The tablet will not dissolve completely. Drink this mixture right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more liquid to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
If you take less than 1000 milligrams (1 gram) daily, dissolve theExjade dispersible tabletin about one-half cup of apple juice, orange juice, or water. If you take more than 1000 milligrams daily, dissolve the tablet in about 1 cup of apple juice, orange juice, or water.
You may need frequent blood tests. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be checked every 6 months, and you may need a liver biopsy.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.Do nottake two doses at one time.