Asparaginase

Information about Asparaginase

Asparaginase uses

Asparaginase is used in the treatment of blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).

How asparaginase works

Asparaginase belongs to class of medications called antineoplastic agents. Asparaginase is an enzyme that interferes with natural processes necessary for cancer cell growth, thereby killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Common side effects of asparaginase

Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Hypersensitivity, Thromboembolism, Abdominal pain, Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Intestinal perforation, Jaundice, Psychiatric disorders

Available Medicine for Asparaginase

Bionase
₹1680
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
1 variant(s)
Asginase
₹1053 to ₹1564
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
2 variant(s)
Celginase
₹975
Celon Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Lagicad
₹1086 to ₹1794
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
L-Aspatero
₹1070
Hetero Drugs Ltd
1 variant(s)
Leunase
1 variant(s)
L Aspinase
₹978
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
1 variant(s)
Oncoginase
₹987 to ₹1529
Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Peg L Aspatero
₹25536
Hetero Healthcare Limited
1 variant(s)
Asparawem
₹1086
Wembrace Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Asparaginase

Asparaginase is given as an injection into the veins, muscles or under the skin by the healthcare provider.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated while taking this medication.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
It can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Hence, monitor your blood sugar level regularly.