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L-Aspara Injection (Asparaginase)
$3,720.00
L-Aspara Injection (Asparaginase) is a medication used for the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). It contains the active ingredient Asparaginase which works by depriving the cancer cells of the amino acid called asparagine, thereby stopping their growth and division. This injection is administered into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Patients with hypersensitivity to Asparaginase or with a history of pancreatitis should not use this injection. Contact your healthcare professional for more information.
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Uses of L-Aspara Injection
- Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
Benefits of L-Aspara Injection
In Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
L-Aspara Injection is used in the treatment of certain blood cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It works by starving cancer cells of a vital nutrient, helping slow their growth and improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Side effects of L-Aspara Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of L-Aspara
- Breathlessness
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Increased liver enzymes
- Diarrhea
- Decreased blood pressure
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Low albumin level in blood
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Hives
How to use L-Aspara Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How L-Aspara Injection 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.