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
Hypersensitivity, Thromboembolism
Available Medicine for Asparaginase
BionaseBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹1255 to ₹16802 variant(s)
CelginaseCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹975 to ₹18002 variant(s)
AsginaseSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1053 to ₹15632 variant(s)
LagicadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1250 to ₹17102 variant(s)
AsperagAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹24301 variant(s)
L-AspateroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹1070 to ₹18002 variant(s)
LeunaseBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹1679 to ₹24482 variant(s)
OncoginaseChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹987 to ₹15292 variant(s)
L AspinaseRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹9771 variant(s)
AspargetGLS Pharma Ltd.
₹21001 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.