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Deferiprone MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Deferiprone
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.725.791.298
Unique ID
D000077543
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077543
Scope Note
A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA.
Entry Term(s)
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one
1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyridin-4-one
3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4-pyridinone
DMOHPO
Ferriprox
HDMPP
Pharm Action
Iron Chelating Agents
Registry Numbers
2BTY8KH53L
0
Related Numbers
30652-11-0
CAS Type 1 Name
4(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-
Public MeSH Note
2019; DEFERIPRONE was indexed under PYRIDONES 1985-2018
History Note
2019 (1985)
Date Introduced
2019/01/01
Last Updated
2019/01/01
Deferiprone Preferred
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