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Drug profile · INN

deferasirox

deferasirox (DEFERASIROX JUNO) is a iron chelating agent. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Various (V03) V03AC03
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — deferasirox
US status
approved
Class
Various (V03)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

deferasirox (DEFERASIROX JUNO) is a iron chelating agent. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN deferasirox
Brand DEFERASIROX JUNO
Mechanism Iron chelating agent
Target Iron
Therapeutic class Various (V03)
Route ORAL
Formulation GRANULE
ATC code V03AC03

Mechanism of action

Iron chelating agent

Primary target: Iron

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Deferasirox Phase 3 · Novartis India · Transfusion-dependent Iron Overload
  2. Deferasirox Phase 2 · Novartis India · Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  3. Deferasirox granule formulation Phase 2 · Novartis India · Transfusion-dependent Anemia
  4. 2025-037-KY-01 Unknown · Chinese Academy of · ERAS

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Frequently asked questions

What is deferasirox?

deferasirox (DEFERASIROX JUNO) is a iron chelating agent. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for deferasirox?

DEFERASIROX JUNO is a marketed brand name for deferasirox. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of deferasirox?

deferasirox has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.