Oxbryta and Exjade drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Oxbryta (voxelotor) and Exjade (deferasirox). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and weight decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Oxbryta and Exjade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oxbryta?

Oxbryta has active ingredients of voxelotor. eHealthMe is studying from 24,969 Oxbryta users. Check the latest studies of Oxbryta.

What is Exjade?

Exjade has active ingredients of deferasirox. It is often used in iron overload. eHealthMe is studying from 29,456 Exjade users. Check the latest studies of Exjade.



On Jul, 26, 2026

39 people who take Oxbryta and Exjade together, and have interactions are studied.

Oxbryta and Exjade drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Oxbryta and Exjade, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Decreased appetite
  4. Vomiting
  5. Abdominal discomfort
  6. Headache (pain in head)
  7. Haemoglobin decreased
  8. Asthenia (weakness)
  9. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  10. Oxygen saturation decreased

male:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  4. Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Pyrexia (fever)
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  8. Respiratory arrest (cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to function effectively)
  9. Reticulocytopenia (an abnormal decrease of reticulocytes in the body)
  10. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Pyrexia (fever)
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
  5. Rash
  6. Vomiting

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Abdominal distension
  4. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  5. Haemoglobin decreased
  6. Oxygen saturation decreased
  7. Surgery
  8. Weight increased
  9. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  10. Pain

40-49:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Acute chest syndrome (acute chest pain, fever and difficulty breathing)
  3. Acute hepatic failure
  4. Acute respiratory failure
  5. Atrioventricular block second degree (heart block second degree)
  6. Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
  7. Cardiac arrest
  8. Chronic kidney disease
  9. Death
  10. Diarrhoea

50-59:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Back pain
  4. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
  5. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  6. Respiratory arrest (cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to function effectively)

60+:

  1. Peripheral swelling

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 6 people, 15.38%
  2. Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 7.69%
  3. Haemochromatosis (body to absorb more iron than usual from food): 3 people, 7.69%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.13%
  5. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 5.13%
  6. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 5.13%
  7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 2 people, 5.13%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.13%
  9. Inflammation: 2 people, 5.13%
  10. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 5.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on voxelotor and deferasirox (the active ingredients of Oxbryta and Exjade, respectively), and Oxbryta and Exjade (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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