Medicine guide

Defitelio

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Blood, clotting and anaemia
Active substance
Defibrotide
Made by
Gentium S.r.l.

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What it is for

  • Defitelio is indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) also known as sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) in haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) therapy. It is indicated in adults and in adolescents, children and infants over 1 month of age.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

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Details

Made byGentium S.r.l.
Active substanceDefibrotide
Used inBlood, clotting and anaemia
ClassificationB01AX01 · Blood, clotting and anaemia
Additional monitoring ▼Yes — under additional monitoring (black triangle). Report suspected side effects.
Authorised on2013-10-18
Last updated by the regulator2023-12-20
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/002393

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).