Deferiprone

ATC Code V03AC02

Deferiprone

Definition

An orally bioavailable bidentate ligand with iron chelating activity. Deferiprone binds to iron in a 3:1 (ligand:iron) molar ratio. By binding to iron, deferiprone is able to remove excess iron from the body.

Also known as 4(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-, APO-066, CP20, DEFERIPRONE, DN-180-01-AF, Ferriprox — per NCIT

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