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About Onconase 10000IU Injection

Asparaginase is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer of white blood cells (leukemia). It may also be used to treat other types of cancer as determined by your doctor. It may be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Uses of Onconase 10000IU Injection

Asparaginase is used in the treatment of blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).

Medicinal Benefits of Onconase 10000IU Injection

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.

Directions for Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects of Onconase 10000IU Injection

Breathlessness, Rash, Vomiting, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Nausea, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, Edema (swelling), 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

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