Deferoxamine Injection and Repaglinide and Metformin Tablets

• 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: metformin / repaglinide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: PrandiMet

Metformin and repaglinide is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin and repaglinide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. metformin and repaglinide is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Metformin and repaglinide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.