Information about Asparaginase / Crisantaspase

Generic Name : Asparaginase / Crisantaspase
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Asparaginase / Crisantaspase are provided here.

Pronunciation : a spare' a gi nase

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Asparaginase / Crisantaspase, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Asparaginase / Crisantaspase

India :

Asginase Vial, Celginase Inj, L-Aspase Vial, Leucoginase Vial, Leunase Vial, Oncoginase Vial, Onconase Vial.

International :

Elspar

Other Name(s) of Asparaginase / Crisantaspase

Crisantaspase, Colaspase, Erwinase

Why is Asparaginase / Crisantaspase Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for lymphocytic leukemia either alone or with other medications. It stops cancer cell growth.

When should Asparaginase / Crisantaspase not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with inflammation of pancreas and bleeding due to prior therapy with this medication and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Asparaginase / Crisantaspase?

The recommended dose of elspar is 6, 000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) three times a week.

How should Asparaginase / Crisantaspase be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or into the large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Asparaginase / Crisantaspase?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.

• Avoid any vaccination during the treatment period.

What are the side effects of Asparaginase / Crisantaspase?

Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, tiredness, confusion, restlessness or agitation and headache.

What are the other precautions for Asparaginase / Crisantaspase?

Monitor complete blood counts, uric acid level and blood glucose level regularly while taking this medication. Avoid using contaminated solution of this medication.
Avoid excess dosage.