Uses:
- Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in patients aged four months and above.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Cancer cells need asparagine to survive. Asparawem 5000IU Injection works by lowering the levels of asparagine in the body.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Asparawem 5000IU injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Asparawem 5000IU Injection. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
- Breast Feeding: You must not breastfeed your baby during treatment with Asparawem 5000IU Injection. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
- Lungs: You need to tell your physician if you have any lung disorders before taking Asparawem 5000IU Injection.
- Liver: You must tell your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking Asparawem 5000IU Injection.
- Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asparawem 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: Asparawem 5000IU Injection can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.
Side Effects:
- Serious: Severe allergic reactions, high blood sugar levels, bleeding, liver and nervous problems, pain near your stomach (inflammation of the pancreas), blood clots in arm or leg, pain, bruising, swelling, or hardening of the skin at the injection site.
- Common: Nausea, muscle pain, weight loss, infections (fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, or a rash), difficulty breathing, inflammation of the digestive tract, diarrhea, abdominal pain, discomfort, headache, tiredness.
How to consume Asparawem 5000iu Injection:
- It will be given to you by your health care professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will decide the dose and duration of your treatment based on the disease severity and other factors.
Storage:
- Keep Asparawem 5000IU Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
FAQ:
Can Asparawem 5000IU Injection affect blood glucose levels? Yes, this medication can increase blood glucose levels as it contains glucose. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly while taking this medication.
Can Asparawem 5000IU Injection be self-administered? No, this injection should be administered only by the doctor or nurse and not self-administered. Wrong injection techniques can lead to complications.
Can I use Asparawem 5000IU Injection while driving? Avoid driving and handling heavy machinery while taking Asparawem 5000IU Injection, as it causes dizziness and lack of concentration.
Is it safe to use Asparawem 5000IU Injection during breastfeeding? It is unsafe to use this medication during breastfeeding, and inform the doctor before taking this medication.
Is Asparawem 5000IU Injection a chemotherapy medication? Yes, Asparawem 5000IU Injection is a chemotherapy medicine that is used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (cancer of white blood cells).
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: L-Asparaginase
- Pharmacological class: Enzyme
- Therapeutic class: Antitumor agent
- Indications: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)