Deferoxamine Injection and Estring Vaginal

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

Deferoxamine injection is used to remove excess iron from the body in anemia or thalassemia patients who have many blood transfusions. It is also used with other medicines to treat acute iron poisoning, especially in small children.

Deferoxamine combines with iron in the blood. The combination of iron and deferoxamine is then removed from the body by the kidneys. If you have too much iron in the body, it can damage various organs and tissues.

Deferoxamine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Vivelle, Delestrogen, DepoEstradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Alora, Estraderm, Estradot, Estrasorb, Estrogel, Evamist, Femtrace, Menostar, Minivelle, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Depo-Estradiol, Elestrin Pump, EstroGel Pump, Femring, Gynodiol

Estradiol vaginal insert and ring are used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by low estrogen levels or menopause.

Estradiol vaginal ring is also used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen. The hormone from the vaginal ring is absorbed through your vagina. It works by preventing symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (hot flashes) in women during menopause.

Estradiol vaginal insert is also used to treat moderate to severe painful sexual intercourse caused by menopause.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.