Deferasirox Granules (Jadenu Sprinkle)

Alternate Name: Exjade

Dosage Form: Sachet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Heavy Metal Chelator

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 360 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, cancer, diabetes, eye problems (including cataracts, glaucoma), hearing problems, or stomach or bowel problems (including ulcers or bleeding). This medicine can cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including kidney failureLiver problemsStomach or bowel bleeding, ulcer, or perforation (may be life-threatening)Anemia or other problems with blood cell countsSerious skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Changes in vision or hearing This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Rapid weight gain, swelling in your face, hands, ankles, or feet Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are using this medicine., There are many medicines that can interact with deferasirox. Make sure your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you use, especially the following:Alfentanil, alosetron, aprepitant, buspirone, busulfan, cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, duloxetine, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, indinavir, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, melatonin, midazolam, nisoldipine, paclitaxel, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, quetiapine, quinidine, ramelteon, repaglinide, rifampicin, ritonavir, saquinavir, sildenafil, simvastatin, sirolimus, tacrine, tacrolimus, theophylline, ticagrelor, tipranavir, tizanidine, tolvaptan, triazolam, vardenafilBirth control pills or patchesBisphosphonate medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Coffee or products that contain caffeineNSAID pain medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including budesonide, fluticasone, prednisolone, prednisone), This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.