PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection
Uses:
- Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in patients aged four months and above.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Cancer cells need a substance called asparagine to survive. PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection works by lowering the levels of asparagine in the body.
Important Information:
- Do not use if you have severe problems with your pancreas or are allergic to asparaginase or any of the ingredients.
- Consult your physician if you are a diabetic patient as this medicine contains glucose.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
Administration:
- It will be given to you by your healthcare professional.
- Your doctor will decide the dose and dosage of your treatment based on the disease condition and other factors.
- Do not self-administer.
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: Do not take if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant because it may cause birth defects.
- Breastfeeding: Do not breastfeed your baby during treatment.
- Lungs: Inform your physician if you have lung disease or disorders before initiating the treatment.
- Liver: Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU.
- Driving: PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU 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.
FAQs:
Can PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection affect blood glucose levels? Yes, it can increase blood glucose levels as it contains glucose. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly while taking this medication.
Can PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection be self-administered? No, it should be administered only by the doctor or nurse.
Can I use PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection while driving? Avoid driving and handling heavy machineries while taking PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU medication, as it causes dizziness and lack of concentration.
Is it safe to use PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU Injection during breastfeeding? It is unsafe to use this medication during breastfeeding.
Is PEG L-Aspatero 3750IU a chemotherapy medication? Yes, it is a chemotherapy medicine which is used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Peg-L-Asparaginase
- Therapeutic class: Anti-neoplastics
- Pharmacological Class: Enzyme
- Indications: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)