Desferal and Zosyn drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Desferal (deferoxamine mesylate) and Zosyn (piperacillin sodium; tazobactam sodium). Common drug interactions include abscess jaw among females and sepsis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Desferal and Zosyn. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Desferal?

Desferal has active ingredients of deferoxamine mesylate. It is often used in iron overload. eHealthMe is studying from 2,248 Desferal users. Check the latest studies of Desferal.

What is Zosyn?

Zosyn has active ingredients of piperacillin sodium; tazobactam sodium. It is often used in pneumonia. eHealthMe is studying from 10,236 Zosyn users. Check the latest studies of Zosyn.

On Jul, 30, 2026

11 people who take Desferal and Zosyn together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Desferal and Zosyn, by gender? *:

female:

Abscess jaw (tooth abscess or root abscess)
Alanine aminotransferase increased
Aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcer)
Blood creatinine increased
Blood urea increased
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Diarrhoea
Disease progression
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)

male:

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
Death
Diarrhoea
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)
Pyrexia (fever)
Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

What are the common drug interactions of Desferal and Zosyn, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Death

50-59:

Abscess jaw (tooth abscess or root abscess)
Alanine aminotransferase increased
Aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcer)
Blood creatinine increased
Blood urea increased
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Diarrhoea
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Pyrexia (fever)
Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

60+:

Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
Bacterial infection
Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
Oedema due to cardiac disease (fluid collection in tissue due to heart disease)
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection)
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
Urinary tract infection

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 7 people, 63.64%
Diabetes: 5 people, 45.45%
Bacterial Infection: 3 people, 27.27%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 3 people, 27.27%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 27.27%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 27.27%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 27.27%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 3 people, 27.27%
Shock (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin): 3 people, 27.27%
Enlarged Prostate: 3 people, 27.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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