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Ferriprox absorption on transfusion day.

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Lena:
Andy,

I would like to open a new topic and ask yours and everyone else's opinion about that:
baal told me while discussing about ferriprox in the chat room, that doctors in Germany do not suggest intake of ferriprox on the transfusion day. The reason is that blood strengthens  intestine and stomach, making ferriprox difficult to be absorbed. That is why not only they do not take ferriprox on the transfusion day but also the doctors tell them they can eat food rich in iron that same day, because iron cannot be absorbed as well.

I have not heard that. Have you?
Panos said that dr. Tondury suggests that.

If anyone has heard something relevant, pls info.
Thanks.

Lena.

Andy Battaglia:
Lena,

I will check with ApoPharma about this.

Lena:
Thank you Andy, prompt as always.
And keep on with the good work with this site. I'll certainly do my best to spread the word.

Lena.

Andy Battaglia:
I contacted Gerry at ApoPharma and he reported this.


--- Quote ---I spoke with Fernando Tricta who is VP Medical Affairs. He is not aware of this practice and we have  no  data for or against it

--- End quote ---

I really question depriving patients of chelation on the day of transfusion, because this is when the patient needs chelation the most to remove free iron in the blood. I would not advise skipping chelation on transfusion day, unless we can get some scientific evidence to back up that claim.

Lena:
You are quite right,Andy.Today I asked my doctors about it and they questioned it as well. It is not logic at all. Thanks again for your prompt reply.

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