Desfuroxamide is a drug used for____________?

Correct answer: D. Thalassemia

  • A. Kala azar
  • B. Pernicious anaemia
  • C. Pain control
  • D. Thalassemia

Explanation

Desferrioxamine is an iron-chelating agent used chronically to remove excess iron in thalassemia and acutely in iron poisoning. It binds ferric iron and forms a water-soluble complex for excretion.

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