Asparaginase is a clear liquid that is injected into a vein or muscle or under the skin. It works as follows:- 

Asparaginase is a medicine that helps treat certain types of leukemia. It works by breaking down a substance called asparagine, which cancer cells need to grow. Without enough asparagine, the cancer cells can't survive.

There are three kinds of asparaginase:
- Regular asparaginase: Made from a type of bacteria
- Erwinia asparaginase: Made from a different type of bacteria
- Pegaspargase: Modified version of regular asparaginase

Each type of asparaginase works similarly to stop cancer cells from growing, but some have fewer side effects than others.

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Primary uses are to treat Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic, Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic and hypersensitivity to asparaginase, Leukemia, acute myeloid, Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s a Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s

Research studies are going on this drug to check if this medicine can be used to treat other type of cancer. 

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Asparaginase is given by an injection. Consult with our Oncology Clinical Specialist to know about what happens if you miss a dose.

Hypersensitivity, Blood clotting issues, Low clotting protein levels, Sudden pancreatic inflammation, Excessive secretion of bilirubin, Liver enzyme increase, Nerve damage, Blood clotting.

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Other drug interactions with asparaginase is not known.

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This drug may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with this drug. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breast feed during treatment.

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