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Discussion Forums => Iron Chelation Corner => Topic started by: Andy Battaglia on March 31, 2015, 03:01:19 AM

Title: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 31, 2015, 03:01:19 AM

The advantages to this form of Exjade are that it is a once a day, time release, oral pill. Because the drug is released slowly, it should be a little easier on the digestive system, compared to taking a whole immediately acting dose. This will also give patients a longer chelation period than with the tabs, which have a half life of 8-16 hours. This should result in better chelation.

http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7440151-novartis-jadenu-fda-approval/

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Novartis announces FDA approval for Jadenu™ to simplify treatment administration for patients with chronic iron overload

Jadenu (deferasirox), a new formulation of Exjade (deferasirox), is the only once-daily oral film-coated tablet for iron chelation
Jadenu, taken with or without food, simplifies daily treatment administration for patients with chronic iron overload
Chronic iron overload is a serious condition that can affect people with sickle cell disease, thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndromes

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Parin on March 31, 2015, 05:19:04 AM

Its Great.

Thanks Andy, for sharing the news.

Regards,
AshutoshT

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Bostonian_04 on March 31, 2015, 06:27:36 PM

Andy,
Thanks for the posting. This will make it even easier for patients that are already doing well on Exjade but hates the chalky taste. Every day thalasemmia management is getting easier. Thank God!

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Lokkhi maa on April 01, 2015, 04:51:33 AM

Thanks Andy for sharing.
When the day will come then no need transfusion for thalassemia patients, only oral tablet or capsule will solve the problem..When??
When ???

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Sharmin on April 04, 2015, 06:26:14 PM

Thank you for sharing Andy.  Lil A is excited about this pill - he is good about taking his exjade but would prefer not to drink the chalky liquid.

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: karima2 on August 26, 2015, 03:32:15 PM

Andy,
what is the difference between the 2 pills jadenu and ferriprox?

Title: Re: New Oral Pill Form of Exjade, Jadenu Approved by FDA
Post by: Nomad on August 26, 2015, 03:43:19 PM

Jadenu = Exjade
Just in a new form. Pills you can swallow and don't need to solve in water...
In Germany there will be available approximately in the end of 2016.  I think so it will be for France.