A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA.

Synonyms: 1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyrid-4-one, HDMPP, 1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypyridin-4-one, Deferiprone, DMOHPO, Ferriprox, 1,2 Dimethyl 3 hydroxypyridin 4 one, 0, 3 Hydroxy 1,2 dimethyl 4 pyridinone, 1,2 Dimethyl 3 hydroxy 4 pyridinone, 1,2 Dimethyl 3 hydroxypyrid 4 one, 2BTY8KH53L, 1,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone, 3-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-4-pyridinone, 4(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-