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Asunra 100mg Tablet

Salt Composition: DEFERASIROX

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Categories: Hematology

Conditions: Others

Product Introduction

Asunra 100mg Tablet is a chelating agent containing the active ingredient Deferasirox. It is used to treat chronic iron overload caused by transfusion-dependent anemias, including beta-thalassemia and certain myelodysplastic syndromes. Iron overload develops in these conditions due to repeated blood transfusions, resulting in excessive iron accumulation in the body. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience allergies, ulcers, skin reactions, or bleeding during treatment. Your doctor may periodically monitor your blood counts, serum creatinine, and liver parameters during treatment to prevent serious complications. Asunra 100mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with poor performance status, myelodysplastic syndrome, advanced cancer, and glomerular filtration rate lower than 40 ml/min/1.73m2. Seek medical attention from your physician if you experience vision changes. Asunra 100mg Tablet is generally not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Notify your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby. Patients should use effective non-hormonal contraception while on treatment with this medicine to prevent unwanted pregnancy. This medicine should not be used in patients with severe kidney or liver impairment and should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney or liver conditions.

Uses

Asunra 100mg Tablet is used to treat, Iron overload

How it works

Asunra 100mg Tablet works by binding to excess iron in the body and helping to remove it through urine and feces. It forms a stable chelate complex with iron, which prevents the iron from causing further damage to organs and tissues.

How to Use

Take the Asunra 100mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

Side Effects

Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Severe Liver problems Kidney problems (decreased urine output) Pancreatitis Severe allergic reaction Flu-like symptoms (high fever) Dizziness, headache, difficulty thinking, loss of vision (brain problems) Vomiting or black, tarry stools Tears in the stomach wall Common Nausea and vomiting, indigestion, constipation Stomach ache Disturbance in kidney function tests Disturbance in liver function tests Headache and drowsiness

Expert Tips

If you are taking the dispersible tablet form of this medicine, dissolve it in water or other liquid and then drink it immediately. Do not stop taking this drug without asking your physician. Iron overload is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, and stopping the medication can suddenly have adverse effects. Asunra 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. If stomach upset happens, you can take it with food to help reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

References

  1. Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, European Medicine Consortium (EMC), [Revised on June 2022], Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4329.pdf [Accessed on 5th June 2023].
  2. Novartis Pharmaceuticals, US Food & Drug Administration [Revised on Jul 2020] [Accessed on 5th June 2023], https://www.novartis.com/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/jadenu.pdf
  3. Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Environmental Toxicology: Carcinogens and Heavy Metals, 13th Edition, 2018, 1297-1315.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Asunra 100mg Tablet should not be taken unless it is necessary during pregnancy. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Asunra 100mg Tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Asunra 100mg Tablet because it may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS