Transfusions/Desferal

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Transfusions/Desferal
« 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?

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Re: Transfusions/Desferal
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Transfusions/Desferal
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2008, 03:22:08 AM »
oh! Thanks Sajid!

 

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