L-ASPARAGINASE 5K injection

About L-ASPARAGINASE 5K injection

Bionase 5K 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 Bionase 5K Injection are muscle pain, nausea, infections, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  

Use effective birth control during the treatment with Bionase 5K Injection and for at least three months after the last dose. Women should use contraception methods other than oral contraceptives.

Uses of Bionase 5k Injection

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Therapeutic Effects of Bionase 5k Injection

Cancer cells need a substance called asparagine to survive. Bionase 5K Injection works by lowering the levels of asparagine in the body.

Interaction of Bionase 5k Injection with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that  you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Bionase 5K injection and can cause undesirable side effects.