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Desferal
Chelates free ferric (Fe3+) iron forming ferrioxamine which is renally excreted. Does not remove iron from hemoglobin or cytochromes.
Specific antidote for iron toxicosis. IV CRI preferred. Vin rosé colored urine indicates adequate chelation. Hypotension with rapid IV infusion. Anuric patients: may need dialysis.
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Deferoxamine CRI dose rules from the ExoticRx formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use; CRI rates differ from bolus dosing and route, dilution, and monitoring matter. Sign in for the complete per-species CRI protocol set.
| Species | Route | Rate | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 10–15 mg/kg/hCRI | Iron toxicosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 10–15 mg/kg/hCRI | Iron toxicosis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Iron toxicosis
Iron toxicosis
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 10–15 mg/kg/h | CRI | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 10–15 mg/kg/h | CRI | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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