Answer
Deferiprone can cause severe neutropenia or agranulocytosis. Regular neutrophil counts help identify this before a serious infection develops.
Sources for this answer
- Deferiprone 500mg film-coated tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Ferriprox 100 mg/ml oral solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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