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Deferoxamine

Generic Name
Deferoxamine
Brand Names
Desferal
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C25H48N6O8
CAS Number
70-51-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
J06Y7MXW4D

Overview

Natural product isolated from Streptomyces pilosus. It forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent, particularly in the mesylate form.

Background

Natural product isolated from Streptomyces pilosus. It forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent, particularly in the mesylate form.

Indication

Used to treat acute iron or aluminum toxicity (an excess of aluminum in the body) in certain patients. Also used in certain patients with anemia who must receive many blood transfusions.

Associated Conditions

  • Aluminum overload
  • Chronic Iron Overload
  • Chronic aluminum overload
  • Iron Overload

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Apotex Corp.
60505-6236
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
500 mg in 1 1
12/1/2023
Hospira, Inc.
0409-2336
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
500 mg in 1 1
3/1/2023
ApoPharma USA, Inc.
52609-4505
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
500 mg in 1 1
10/7/2017
Hospira, Inc.
0409-2337
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
2 g in 1 1
3/1/2023
Alvogen Inc.
47781-624
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
2 g in 1 1
10/7/2017
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-597
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS
95 mg in 1 mL
5/16/2017
Apotex Corp.
60505-6237
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
12/1/2023
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
0078-0467
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
500 mg in 1 1
9/9/2022
Alvogen Inc.
47781-623
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
500 mg in 1 1
10/7/2017
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-599
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS
95 mg in 1 mL
5/16/2017

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DBL DESFERRIOXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION BP 500 mg/vial
SIN09794P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
500 mg/vial
6/4/1998

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Desferrioxamine Mesilate for Injection
国药准字HJ20170147
化学药品
注射剂
12/20/2021

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.
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