Jadenu and Potassium Chloride Injection Concentrate

• Generic Name: deferasirox
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Exjade, Jadenu, Jadenu Sprinkle

Jadenu binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Jadenu is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Jadenu is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

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

• Generic Name: potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names:

  Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, K-Tab, K-Dur, K-Tabs, Micro-K, Kaon, Rum-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Potassium chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia).

Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.