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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