Aspezex 5000IU Injection

Introduction to Aspezex 5000iu Injection

Aspezex 5000IU injection contains L-asparaginase. It is used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (cancer of white blood cells) in patients aged four months and above. In Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the white blood cells called lymphocytes multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This disorder is also known as Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

This medicine should not be used if you have severe problems with your pancreas or allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Talk to your physician if you are a diabetic patient as this medicine contains glucose. The common side effects of aspezex 5000IU injection are muscle pain, nausea, infections, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Use effective birth control during the treatment with aspezex 5000IU injection and for at least three months after the last dose. Women should use contraception methods other than oral contraceptives.

Therapeutic Effects of Aspezex 5000iu Injection

Cancer cells need a substance called asparagine to survive. Aspezex 5000IU injection works by lowering the levels of asparagine in the body.

Interaction of Aspezex 5000iu Injection with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information about Aspezex 5000iu Injection

Keep aspezex injection out of sight and reach of children.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).

How to consume Aspezex Injection

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety Advices for Aspezex Injection

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking aspezex injection. it will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

You must not breastfeed your baby during treatment with aspezex injection. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Lungs

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether it is safe for lung patients to take Aspezex injection. Inform your doctor of any lung disease before taking this treatment.

Liver

Consult your doctor

You need to tell your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking aspezex injection.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take alcohol during the treatment with Aspezex . Check with your doctor for more advice.

Driving

Unsafe

Aspezex injection can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Side Effects of Aspezex Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

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

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