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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Major => Topic started by: red on May 30, 2008, 08:54:25 AM

Title: Transfusions/Desferal
Post by: red on May 30, 2008, 08:54:25 AM

I wanted to inquire about recieving Desferal along with the Blood Transfusions.
I sometimes (well mostly all the time) have my Desferal [sub-cue] still in, when I am recieving the Transfusions. Also, along with that I recieve Desferal intravaniously.
Is this too much Desferal to be had while recieving Blood?
Will the Blood going through the body be affected in a negative way?

Thanks

Title: Re: Transfusions/Desferal
Post by: §ãJ¡Ð ساجد on May 30, 2008, 10:51:24 AM

Hi red!

Desferal via I.V is more efficient for removing excess Iron that is circulating in the blood stream. Furthermore the heart receives it much faster via blood than Sub-Q so it can efficiently remove Iron from the heart as well.

However, some people are allergic to Desferal via this route (like me). We had discussed this earlier at:

http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php?topic=446.0

Title: Re: Transfusions/Desferal
Post by: red on May 31, 2008, 03:22:08 AM

oh! Thanks Sajid!