Exjade and Red blood cell count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red blood cell count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Exjade (deferasirox), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Jakafi, and have B-cell small lymphocytic lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Exjade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,418 people who have side effects when taking Exjade from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Red blood cell count abnormal?

Red blood cell count abnormal is found to be associated with 217 drugs and 356 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red blood cell count abnormal.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

29,418 people reported to have side effects when taking Exjade.
Among them, 12 people (0.04%) have Red blood cell count abnormal.

Could Exjade cause Red blood cell count abnormal?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Exjade when they have Red blood cell count abnormal? *

  • < 1 month: 50 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 50 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Exjade? *

  • female: 55.56 %
  • male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Exjade? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 66.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Exjade? *

  1. Soliris: 2 people, 16.67%
  2. Rituxan: 2 people, 16.67%
  3. Jakafi: 2 people, 16.67%
  4. Vincristine Sulfate: 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Prednisone: 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Hydrocodone: 1 person, 8.33%
  7. Durezol: 1 person, 8.33%
  8. Cyclophosphamide: 1 person, 8.33%
  9. Bendamustine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Bendamustine: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Red blood cell count abnormal? *

  1. Hair Loss: 6 people, 50.00%
  2. Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 6 people, 50.00%
  3. Hypoaesthesia Oral (reduced sense of touch or sensation in mouth): 5 people, 41.67%
  4. Neoplasm Progression (growth of tumour): 4 people, 33.33%
  5. Neoplasm Recurrence (reoccurrence of tumour): 4 people, 33.33%
  6. Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 25.00%
  7. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 25.00%
  8. Blood Iron Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Burning Sensation: 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Pain: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. B-Cell Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (blood cancer affecting b cells): 5 people, 41.67%
  2. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 4 people, 33.33%
  3. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 8.33%
  4. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Aplastic Anemia: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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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 deferasirox (the active ingredients of Exjade) and Exjade (the brand name). 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?

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