Drug Profile
Deferitrin
Alternative Names: GT 56-252; Iron chelator - Sanofi GenzymeLatest Information Update: 15 Dec 2016
Price :
$50
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At a glance
- Originator Genzyme Corporation
- Class Carboxylic acids; Small molecules; Thiazoles
- Mechanism of Action Chelating agents
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Iron overload
Most Recent Events
- 08 Apr 2011 Genzyme Corporation has been acquired by sanofi-aventis
- 31 Dec 2010 This programme is still active
- 30 Nov 2005 Genzyme has completes a phase I/II trial in Iron overload in the US