Term Name:	deferiprone
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 )