Drugs / Deferoxamine
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Deferoxamine

Other / unclassified

Developed for
beta-thalassemia major · disorder of iron metabolism and transport · sickle cell disease · hemosiderosis · intracerebral hemorrhage · acute kidney injury · beta thalassemia · COVID-19
+15 more · stroke disorder · thalassemia · acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage · anemia, hypochromic microcytic with iron overload · chronic ulcer of skin · heart disorder · hepatocellular carcinoma · hypotensive disorder · malignant leptomeningeal tumor · subarachnoid hemorrhage · triple-negative breast carcinoma · anemia · ischemic stroke · type 1 diabetes mellitus · ulcer of lower limbs
Investigated by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Brigham and Women's Hospital · Massachusetts General Hospital · Hartford Hospital · Lipomed
+60 more · Medical University of South Carolina · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · University of Calgary · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Aditya S. Pandey, MD · ApoPharma · Azienda Ospedaliera V. Cervello · Berry Consultants · Boston Children's Hospital · Carelon Research · Center for Experimental Therapeutics · Columbia University · Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Duke University · Elliott Vichinsky · F.M. KIRBY FOUNDATION · Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico, Chile · Henry Ford Hospital · Hesham Al-Inany · Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus · Inova Health Care Services · Jinan Military General Hospital · Johns Hopkins University · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences · Loyola University · Medical College of Wisconsin · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Mount Sinai Hospital, New York · NYU Langone Health · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Novartis · Ohio State University · Oregon Health and Science University · RESnTEC, Institute of Research · Radboud University Medical Center · Rhode Island Hospital · Rush University Medical Center · St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix · Stanford University · Sun Yat-sen University · TauTona Group · The George Institute · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - Unidade Academica de Ciecias da Saude · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · University Medical Center Groningen · University of Alberta · University of California, San Francisco · University of Chile · University of Florida · University of Illinois at Chicago · University of Iowa · University of Massachusetts, Worcester · University of North Carolina · University of Pennsylvania · University of Washington · Yale New Haven Health System Center for Healthcare Solutions

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansion US (FDA) DESFERAL 1979-06-04 fda.gov
Approved US (FDA) DESFERAL 1968-04-01 fda.gov

Trials 32 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT01365104 Mar 2008 → Jun 2012 stroke disorder Brigham and Women's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT05215743 Aug → Nov 2022 acute myocardial infarction, ischemic disease University of Chile Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05184816 Dec 2021 → Dec 2027 expected malignant leptomeningeal tumor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03652467 Sep 2018 → Sep 2022 hepatocellular carcinoma Jinan Military General Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00598572 Jul 2008 → Jan 2010 intracerebral hemorrhage Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/24 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT02875262 Dec 2022 → Jan 2024 brain aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage Radboud University Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04058197 Jul 2020 → Oct 2021 chronic ulcer of skin, sickle cell disease TauTona Group Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04333550 Apr → Sep 2020 COVID-19 Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00738413 Aug 2008 → Sep 2009 thalassemia Weill Medical College of Cornell University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 214 trials
Phase 2 NCT07023666 Oct 2025 → Jun 2026 overdue sickle cell disease Inova Health Care Services Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05300958 Mar 2022 → Jul 2025 triple-negative breast carcinoma Sun Yat-sen University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04566991 Mar 2022 → Oct 2027 expected acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage Aditya S. Pandey, MD Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04633889 Apr 2021 → Aug 2024 overdue acute kidney injury Brigham and Women's Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02175225 Oct 2014 → Feb 2018 intracerebral hemorrhage Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01459718 Jan 2011 → Jun 2014 beta-thalassemia major, hemosiderosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01254227 Jan 2011 → Nov 2013 hemosiderosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00870883 Mar 2009 → May 2015 acute kidney injury, hypotensive disorder Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - Unidade Academica de Ciecias da Saude Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00901199 Sep 2007 → Oct 2012 disorder of iron metabolism and transport, thalassemia Elliott Vichinsky Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00115349 Jun 2005 → Jul 2008 beta thalassemia, heart disorder Carelon Research Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT07162363 Mar 2026 → Dec 2028 expected intracerebral hemorrhage University of Illinois at Chicago Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials
Phase 3 NCT06352632 Sep 2024 → Sep 2034 expected stroke disorder The George Institute Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00350662 Jan 2002 → ? disorder of iron metabolism and transport Lipomed Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 44 trials
Phase 4 NCT04389801 Jun → Sep 2020 COVID-19 Hesham Al-Inany Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00749515 Mar → Oct 2008 beta-thalassemia major, hereditary hemochromatosis, sickle cell disease Boston Children's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00105495 Dec 2002 → Oct 2004 beta-thalassemia major, hemosiderosis ApoPharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00733811 Sep 2000 → Jan 2008 beta-thalassemia major Azienda Ospedaliera V. Cervello Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT06468423 Jan → Sep 2023 beta-thalassemia major RESnTEC, Institute of Research Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00658411 Aug 2008 → Dec 2011 acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Terminated No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 20 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT02216513 Comparator Sep 2014 → Jun 2015 subarachnoid hemorrhage Brigham and Women's Hospital Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT01752153 Background Jun → Sep 2012 immunodeficiency disease Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT02367248 Comparator Mar 2015 → Dec 2016 intracerebral hemorrhage Capital Medical University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials
Phase 2 NCT07292259 Background Jan 2024 → Dec 2025 beta-thalassemia major Pakistan Blood and Marrow Transplant (PBMT) Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03137966 Comparator Dec 2022 → Dec 2025 ulcer of lower limbs Karolinska University Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03085771 Comparator Jan 2017 → Dec 2023 type 1 diabetes mellitus Karolinska University Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01662895 Comparator Mar 2013 → Jan 2014 intracerebral hemorrhage Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00777140 Comparator Sep 2008 → Dec 2011 ischemic stroke Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/34 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT04292314 Background Nov 2019 → Dec 2020 beta-thalassemia major, disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status, disorder of iron metabolism and transport Beni-Suef University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02065492 Background Feb 2014 → Oct 2015 thalassemia Aga Khan University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01511848 Comparator Feb 2012 → Feb 2013 beta-thalassemia major, hemosiderosis, sickle cell disease Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00999349 Background Mar → Dec 2009 beta-thalassemia major, disorder of iron metabolism and transport Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 33 trials
Phase 3 NCT06763055 Comparator Feb 2025 → Jan 2028 expected intracerebral hemorrhage The George Institute Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04361032 Comparator Sep 2020 COVID-19 Abderrahmane Mami Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00061750 Comparator May 2003 → Nov 2004 beta thalassemia Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
Phase 4 NCT02041299 Comparator Apr 2014 → Apr 2019 anemia, disorder of iron metabolism and transport, sickle cell disease ApoPharma Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00800761 Comparator Dec 2001 → Jun 2006 cardiomyopathy, disorder of iron metabolism and transport Ospedale Microcitemico Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT01996683 Comparator Nov 2014 → Nov 2015 beta thalassemia Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT01369719 Comparator Feb 2010 → Jan 2011 disorder of iron metabolism and transport, thalassemia Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 1 release

DateIssuerRelease
2006-04-02 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva Announces Approval of Deferoxamine Mesylate for Injection Usp tevapharm.com

Evidence & citations 27 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 60 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as deferoxamine “METHODS: We assessed cerebrovascular function (autoregulation, vasoreactivity, and neurovascular coupling) and serum concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor and...” PMID 26304864 Jul 2015
41

“We previously reduced MRI in rats through a combined antioxidant therapy (CAT) of ascorbic acid, N-acetylcysteine, and deferoxamine.” PMID 38973337 Jul 2024

“This will comprise of standard chelation drugs (Deferasirox or Deferoxamine or Combination of Deferoxamine and Deferiprone).” NCT02065492

“Patients will also continue the iron chelation therapy (Deferasirox, Deferiprone or Deferoxamine) in case of iron overload.” NCT07292259

Deferoxamine 30mg/kg (max dose, 6g) intravenous infusion (diluted in 240mL normal saline) administered over 12 hours” NCT04633889

“Drug: Deferoxamine Deferoxamine will be administered subcutaneously over 8 hours for 5 days at a dose of 40 mg/kg.” NCT01511848

NCT04292314

NCT04566991

NCT02367248

NCT07162363

NCT05300958

NCT00738413

NCT00800761

NCT06763055

NCT00110617

NCT00061750

NCT00105495

NCT00901199

NCT01662895

NCT00733811

NCT05184816

NCT00598572

NCT01459718

NCT00600938

NCT04333550

NCT04058197

NCT04361032

NCT02175225

NCT03652467

NCT02041299

NCT00870883

NCT06468423

NCT07023666

NCT00658411

NCT03137966

NCT01254227

NCT00749515

NCT00000595

NCT00067080

NCT02875262

NCT00115349

NCT00777140

Known as BA-29837 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as BA-33112 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Deferoxamina ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Deferoxamine (DFO) Deferoxamine (DFO)NCT00901199
Known as Deferoxamine hcl ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as DEFEROXAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Deferoxamine mesilate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as deferoxamine mesylate “This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability and to explore the therapeutic efficacy of the iron chelator and antioxidant deferoxamine mesylate (DFO) in ischemic...” PMID 34439518 Aug 2021
5

“The intervention group will receive deferoxamine mesylate at a dose of 32mg/kg/day via intravenous infusion immediately (within 1 hour) and continued for 2 consecutive days.” NCT06763055

Deferoxamine mesylate (DFO), a hydrophilic chelator, creates a stable complex with free iron thus preventing the formation of iron related free radicals.” NCT04566991

“All participants will receive various dose-regimens of the study drug (deferoxamine mesylate). Each dose cohort will consist of at least 3 subjects.” NCT00598572

Deferoxamine Mesylate is a generic drug, and there was no commercial or industrial support for the trial.” PMID 30898550 Mar 2019

NCT06352632

Known as Deferoxamine methanesulfonate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Deferoxamini mesilas ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Desferal “Desferrioxamine (DFO, Desferal) is the established and commonly used iron-chelating drug, but is expensive and must be given by slow subcutaneous or intravenous infusion for...” NCT00350662
8

“Safety of Deferasirox (ICL670) and Deferoxamine (Desferal or DFO) Combined Chelation Therapy in Patients With Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia and Iron Overload” NCT00901199

“Drug: Deferoxamine It will be administered subcutaneously over 8 hours for 5 days at a dose of 40 mg/kg. Other Name: Desferal, DFO” NCT01511848

“Desferrioxamine (DFO, Desferal) is the established and commonly used iron-chelating drug” NCT00349453

Desferal (deferoxamine)” NCT00105495

NCT01996683

NCT01369719

NCT03085771

NCT04389801

Known as Desferoxamine b ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as desferrioxamine desferrioxamine injection 50 mg/kg” NCT00999349
5

NCT01365104

NCT01752153

NCT00349453

NCT00350662

NCT02216513

Known as Desferrioxamine b ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Desferrioxamine hydrochloride ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Desferrioxamine mesilate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as Desferrioxamine mesylate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as DFO “HYPERION, an open-label single-arm prospective phase 2 study, evaluated combination DFX-deferoxamine (DFO) in patients with severe transfusional myocardial siderosis...” PMID 25934475 May 2015
13

“Desferrioxamine (DFO, Desferal) is the established and commonly used iron-chelating drug, but is expensive and must be given by slow subcutaneous or intravenous infusion for...” NCT00350662

“The study will have 2 treatment groups and will compare the safety and efficacy of chelation therapy with a medicine called deferasirox (ICL670) with another medicine called...” NCT00600938

“This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability and to explore the therapeutic efficacy of the iron chelator and antioxidant deferoxamine mesylate (DFO) in ischemic...” PMID 34439518 Aug 2021

“Deferoxamine mesylate (DFO), a hydrophilic chelator, creates a stable complex with free iron thus preventing the formation of iron related free radicals.” NCT04566991

“We have previously shown that deferoxamine (DFO) infusion protected myocardium against reperfusion injury in patients undergoing open heart surgery” PMID 22187937 Dec 2011

“Drug: Deferoxamine It will be administered subcutaneously over 8 hours for 5 days at a dose of 40 mg/kg. Other Name: Desferal, DFONCT01511848

“Deferoxamine (DFO) has been extensively used in clinical practice for more than 30 years to remove excessive iron from the body” NCT00598572

“Desferrioxamine (DFO, Desferal) is the established and commonly used iron-chelating drug” NCT00349453

“Deferoxamine (DFO) Intradermal Delivery Patch (DIDP), 45mg DFO daily, up to 12 weeks” NCT04058197

“deferoxamine (DFO) given intrathecally (directly into the CSF)” NCT05184816

“Deferoxamine (DFO)” NCT01459718

“Deferoxamine (DFO)” NCT06468423

“Deferoxamine (DFO)” NCT00110617

Known as Dfo-b ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as DFX “treatment with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) plus deferoxamine (DFX) decreases the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI).” PMID 27745551 Oct 2016
1

“Culex cells were treated with either ferric ammonium citrate (FAC) or the iron chelator, deferoxamine (DFX).” PMID 28583206 Jun 2017

Known as NSC-268993 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as NSC-527604 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Known as NSC-756718 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL556
Action Activate “Deferoxamine is such a substance which stabilizes and activates HIF-1 by chelating iron.” NCT03137966