L Asparaginase

Uses	Cancer
Therapy	Anti-Neoplastic
Side Effects	Nausea, fever, vomiting, rash, weight loss

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Molecule Description

L Asparaginase is an anticancer medicine. It is used to treat certain types of cancer of the white blood cells and bone marrow. It is also used to treat cancer of lymph nodes. L Asparaginase will interfere with the cell growth of cancer cells and thus stop their growth. L Asparaginase will be given to you by your doctor or nurse at the hospital or clinic setup.

Uses

Used to treat cancer of the white blood cells and bone marrow. It is also used to treat cancer of lymph nodes.

Contraindications

When should one not use L Asparaginase

If you are allergic to L-Asparaginase or any other ingredient of L Asparaginase.
If you are pregnant.
If you have or had a history of inflammation of pancreas or bleeding from the pancreas after taking this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Weight loss
Rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

L Asparaginase should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

There is limited information about the effect of L Asparaginase in human breast milk. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

L Asparaginase may affect your ability to drive. It is advised to avoid driving if you experience difficulty in concentration.

Alcohol

There is limited information about the effect of L Asparaginase with alcohol. Talk to your doctor if you consume it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have or had any allergic reaction after receiving L Asparaginase.
You have liver or kidney disease.
You develop any kind of infection.
You are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
You have or are going to take any live vaccine.
You have any clot in the brain, lungs, blood, etc.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

L Asparaginase is an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid asparagine, which some cancer cells need to grow. This stops the growth of these cancer cells.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines affect the way L Asparaginase works or L Asparaginase itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking to avoid possible interactions.
Especially if you are on any other cancer medicine and steroids.

Dosage

Overdose

L Asparaginase will be given by a doctor or nurse thus chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of L Asparaginase will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set-up. However, if you have missed any dose of this medicine inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should plan your diet, consume a balanced diet which has proteins, whole grain fibrous fruits and vegetables.

Limit carbohydrate and sugar intake.

Exercise regularly.

Consult your doctor before starting any diet or food habits.

L Asparaginase is an enzyme used as an anticancer medicine.

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L Asparaginase

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