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Glucarpidase Injection
Latest prescription information about Glucarpidase Injection. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Glucarpidase Injection
Therapeutic Classification : Enzymes
ICD Code : Y43.6
Trade Name(s): International- Voraxaze. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a carboxypeptidase enzyme, prescribed for reducing methotrexate toxic level in kidney failure patients. It converts methotrexate into an inactive substance. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): None.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended dose is 50 Units per kg as a single dose. How it should be taken : It comes as a powder (diluted with fluid) for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Tingling, flushing, nausea, vomiting, headache, low blood pressure, blurred vision, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, high blood pressure, rash, throat irritation. * Avoid excess dosage. |
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