Term Name: | deferiprone |
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Synonyms: | 1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one, 3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4(1H)-pyridone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4(1H)-one, deferiprone, Ferriprox |
Definition: | A member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:68554] ( EBI ) |