Balcoltra (Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel with Ferrous Bisglycinate) and Deferoxamine

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Amethyst, Aviane, Balcoltra, Falmina, Levlen, Lillow, Orsythia, Vienva, Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Ayuna, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Enpresse-28, FaLessa, Fayosim, Introvale, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levonest, Levora 015/30, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Portia-28, Quartette, Quasense, Rivelsa, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Alesse, Enpresse, Levora, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-28, Seasonale, Preven EC, Triphasil

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: deferoxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Desferal

Deferoxamine binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Deferoxamine is used to treat acute (immediate) iron overdose.

Deferoxamine is also used to treat chronic (long-term) iron overload caused by repeated blood transfusions.

Deferoxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.