Iron overload is an excess (too much) iron in the body. Iron overload can be inherited (genetic) or acquired by receiving numerous blood transfusions, getting iron shots or injections, or consuming high levels of supplemental iron. (Source: Iron Disorders Institute)
Medications Covered
Deferasirox
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Desferal
Exjade
Ferriprox
Jadenu
Disease Description
Iron overload is an excess (too much) iron in the body. Iron overload can be inherited (genetic) or acquired by receiving numerous blood transfusions, getting iron shots or injections, or consuming high levels of supplemental iron. (Source: Iron Disorders Institute)