Leunase 10000IU Injection
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Manufactured By : Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Composition : Asparaginase (10000IU)
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Leunase 10000Iu Injection, a chemotherapy drug, is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It also treats several other blood disorders. It works by breaking down a chemical in cancer cells which stops the cancer cells from growing and dividing. This medicine is given as an injection into a vein or as an injection under the skin.
Some common side effects of this medicine are fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, allergic reactions, poor appetite, stomach cramps, excessive sleepiness, hallucinations, depression, agitation, disorientation or seizure.
Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking and whether you are pregnant or not. Do not breast feed while taking this medication. People with a history of pancreatitis and hypersensitivity to this drug should not take it. Do not receive any kind of vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking this medicine.
The amount, procedure, duration and frequency of Leunase 10000Iu Injection that you should take will be determined by your doctor based on your height and weight, health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
- Uses / Indications: Leunase 10000IU Injection is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia).
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Leunase 10000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Asparaginase can also make you flush, breathe faster, or have a fruit-like breath. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, measles, mumps) while you are taking asparaginase. Do not take this drug if you are allergic to asparaginase or any of its ingredients. Seek immediate medical attention if you feel confused, drowsy, have excessive thirst or observe an increased frequency or volume of urination. If you are a patient with diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels closely. Ensure that you undergo periodic laboratory tests to monitor response to the therapy and any side effects.
- Side Effects:
- Breathlessness, Rash, Vomiting, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Nausea, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, Edema (swelling), Diarrhoea, Decreased blood pressure, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Decreased albumin level in blood, Increased glucose level in blood, Urticaria.
- How to use:
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- How it works:
- Asparaginase belongs to class of medications called antineoplastic agents. Asparaginase is an enzyme that interferes with natural processes necessary for cancer cell growth, thereby killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.n .
