Hémine

Hémine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Hémine (trade name Panhematin) is an iron-containing porphyrin. More specifically, it is protoporphyrin IX containing a ferric iron ion (heme B) with a chloride ligand.

Trade Name Hémine
Availability Prescription only
Generic Hemin
Hemin Other Names chloro(protoporphyrinato)iron(III), Hämin, Hemina, hémine, protohemin
Related Drugs chlorpromazine, Thorazine, Givlaari, givosiran, Panhematin
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Hémine
Hémine

Uses

Hémine is an iron-containing porphyrin injection used for the relief of recurrent attacks of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) associated with the menstrual cycle when carbohydrate therapy is not effective.

Used in the management of porphyria attacks, particularly in acute intermittent porphyria.

Hémine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Coproporphyria, Hereditary, Porphyrias, Acute, Variegate Porphyria

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Hémine Disease Interaction

Moderate: coagulation defects

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