Since most patients use Desferal less than 7 days a week, the actual dose per infusion usually differs from the average daily dose; e.g., if an average daily dose of 40 mg/kg/day is required and the patient wears the pump 5 nights a week, each infusion should contain 56 mg/kg. ...
kg. Slow subcutaneous infusion using a portable, light-weight infusion pump over a period of 8 to 12 hours is regarded as effective and especially convenient for ambulatory patients but may also be given over a 24-hour period. Desferal should normally be used with the pump 5 to 7 times a...
A daily dose of 1000-2000 mg (20-40 mg/kg/day) should be administered over 8-24 hours, utilizing a small portable pump capable of providing continuous mini-infusion. The duration of infusion must be individualized. In some patients, as much iron will be excreted after a short infusion ...