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Leunase is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer.
The correct dosage of Leunase depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Leunase also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Nausea or vomiting, Increased Liver Enzymes. Usually, these side effects of Leunase go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Leunase's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Leunase's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Leunase can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Leunase in conditions like Bleeding, Pancreatitis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Leunase are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Leunase may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Leunase is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Leunase is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Leunase safe for pregnant women?
Leunase can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Leunase, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Leunase safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Leunase. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Leunase on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Leunase on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Leunase on the Liver?
Leunase may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Leunase on the Heart?
Using Leunase does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Leunase should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leunase unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leunase habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Leunase.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leunase as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Leunase only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Leunase is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leunase
You can take Leunase with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leunase
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Leunase.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Elspar® (Asparaginase)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 868-869
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 190-191