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Iron chelation therapy of transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia during pregnancy in the era of novel drugs: is deferasirox toxic?

TitleIron chelation therapy of transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia during pregnancy in the era of novel drugs: is deferasirox toxic?
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsDiamantidis, M. D., Neokleous N., Agapidou A., Vetsiou E., Manafas A., Fotiou P., & Vlachaki E.
JournalInt J Hematol
Volume103
Issue5
Pagination537-44
Date Published2016 May
ISSN1865-3774
KeywordsAdult, Benzoates, beta-Thalassemia, Chelation Therapy, Deferoxamine, Female, Fetus, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Iron Chelating Agents, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic, Pregnancy Outcome, Pyridones, Triazoles
Abstract

The life expectancy of thalassemic patients has increased, and now approaches that of healthy individuals, thanks to improved treatment regimens. However, pregnancy in women with β-Thalassemia Μajor remains a challenging condition. Recent advances in managing this haemoglobinopathy offer the potential for safe pregnancies with favorable outcome. However, clinical data regarding the use of chelation therapy during pregnancy are limited, and it is unclear whether these agents impose any risk to the developing fetus. Successful pregnancies following unintentional treatment with deferoxamine or deferasirox have rarely been reported. Generally, chelators are not recommended during pregnancy. Regarding the new oral chelators, data on fetotoxicity are lacking. In the present study, we describe the evolution and successful outcome of nine pregnancies in six Greek thalassemic women who received deferasirox inadvertently during early pregnancy, and review the literature regarding fetal anomalies due to chelators. Use of chelation before embarking upon a non-programmed pregnancy remains a difficult and unresolved question. In our study, chelation treatment during pregnancy did not prevent the delivery of healthy children. Nonetheless, the use of deferasirox is contraindicated in pregnant women, based on the product label. Deferasirox should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit outweighs the potential fetal risk.

DOI10.1007/s12185-016-1945-y
Alternate JournalInt. J. Hematol.
PubMed ID26861970

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