Deferiprone [deferipron]

topical
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Terms

Ferriprox

 

1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyridin-4-one
3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4-pyridinone
DMOHPO
Ferriprox
HDMPP

Definition

A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA.

DUI
D000077543 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0130907
CAS
4(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-
History note
2019 (1985)
Public note
2019; DEFERIPRONE was indexed under PYRIDONES 1985-2018