Serum ferritin is an acute phase reactant and may increase with any inflammation. Side Effects Desferrioxamine is not without side effects. The most common is tinnitus and a transient hearing loss that can be reversible. It is not dose dependent. Decreased night vision is less common but does occur.
Pulmonary hypersensitivity is rare.
Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis are not uncommon. An expected acute reaction with a sub-Q injection is a localized erythematous rash. Hydrocortisone can be mixed with Desferal to decrease this reaction. A common occurrence is irritation at the site of administration. This can be decreased by diluting the Desferal.