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What is Chelating agent used in chronic thalassemia major for iron overload and explain in detail?
Defepreninone is oral chelating agent used for chronic use. Whereas desferioxamine is an iron chelator given IV .EDTA is a chelating agent used in blood banks. Ref: KDT 6/e p868