Asginase 10000 IU Injection Information

Asginase 10000 IU Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer.

The optimal dosage of Asginase 10000 IU Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Asginase 10000 IU Injection include Rash, Nausea or vomiting, Increased Liver Enzymes. Such side effects of Asginase 10000 IU Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Asginase 10000 IU Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Asginase 10000 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Asginase 10000 IU Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Pancreatitis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Asginase 10000 IU Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Asginase 10000 IU Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Asginase 10000 IU Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Asginase Benefits & Uses
Asginase Dosage & How to Take
Asginase Side Effects
Asginase Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Asginase with Other Drugs
Asginase Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Asginase
Asginase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Asginase 10000 IU Injection Benefits & Uses

Asginase 10000 IU Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Asginase 10000 IU Injection Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Asginase 10000 IU Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Asginase 10000 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Asginase. It is best to stop taking Asginase immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Asginase 10000 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Asginase. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Asginase 10000 IU Injection on the Kidneys?

Asginase rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Asginase 10000 IU Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Asginase. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Asginase 10000 IU Injection on the Heart?

You can take Asginase without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Asginase 10000 IU Injection with Other Drugs

Asginase 10000 IU Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Thalidomide

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Methotrexate

Carbamazepine

Asginase 10000 IU Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asginase 10000 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Asginase 10000 IU Injection

Is this Asginase 10000 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Asginase 10000 IU Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Asginase 10000 IU Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Asginase 10000 IU Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Asginase 10000 IU Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Asginase 10000 IU Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Asginase 10000 IU Injection

Taking Asginase 10000 IU Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Asginase 10000 IU Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Asginase 10000 IU Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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