Efficacy and Safety Study of Deferasirox in Patients With Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia

An Open Label, Multi-center, Efficacy and Safety Study of Deferasirox in Iron Overloaded Patients With Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia

Assessed the efficacy of deferasirox in patients with non-transfusion dependent thalassemia based on change in liver iron concentration from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment. Provided further assessment of the long-term efficacy and safety of deferasirox in NTDT patients with iron overload (LIC ≥ 5 mg Fe/g liver dw and SF ≥ 300 ng/mL) for up to 260 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

Non-transfusion dependent congenital or chronic anemia inclusive of beta-thalassemia intermedia, HbE beta-thalassemia or alpha-thalassemia intermedia (HbH disease)/ Liver iron concentration >/= 5 mg Fe/g dw Serum Ferritin >/= 300 ng/mL

Exclusion Criteria:

HbS-beta Thalassemia, anticipated regular transfusion program during the study, blood transfusion 6 months prior to study start, significant proteinuria, creatinine clearance </= 40 ml/min, serum creatinine > ULN, ALT >5 x ULN, active hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis

Pediatrics Only:

A patient's weight of at least 20 kg is required to allow dosing of 5 mg/kg with one tablet of 125 mg