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Asparaginase is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Asparaginase have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Asparaginase depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Asparaginase 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Asparaginase is used -
Common
Is the use of Asparaginase safe for pregnant women?
Asparaginase can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Asparaginase, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Asparaginase safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Asparaginase. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Asparaginase on the Kidneys?
Asparaginase has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Asparaginase on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Asparaginase. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Asparaginase only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Asparaginase on the Heart?
You can take Asparaginase without any fear of damage to the heart.
Asparaginase 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 Asparaginase unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Asparaginase habit forming or addictive?
Asparaginase does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Asparaginase you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Asparaginase is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Asparaginase for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Asparaginase
Taking Asparaginase with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asparaginase
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Asparaginase with alcohol.
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