Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
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Brand Name :
Oncaspar
Synonyms :
pegaspargase
Class :
Antineoplastic agents & asparaginase depleting agent
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Solution, Injection:Â
750 units/ml Â
Note: Premedicate with acetaminophen, H1 antagonists, and H2 antagonists before 30 to 60 minutes of the administration of pegaspargase.Â
Administer with low molecular weight heparin in patients with a high risk of thromboembolism.Â
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Solution, Injection:Â
750 units/ml Â
Note: Premedicate with acetaminophen, H1 antagonists, and H2 antagonists before 30 to 60 minutes of the administration of pegaspargase.Â
Administer with low molecular weight heparin in patients with a high risk of thromboembolism.Â
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Refer to adult dosingÂ
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolateÂ
may increase the thrombogenic effect of Hormonal Contraceptives.
They may increase the thrombogenic effect when combined with asparaginase Products
They may increase the thrombogenic effect when combined with asparaginase Products
They may increase the thrombogenic effect when combined with asparaginase Products
They may increase the thrombogenic effect when combined with asparaginase Products
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiolÂ
may increase the thrombogenic effect of Hormonal Contraceptives
It may diminish the therapeutic efficacy when combined with pegloticase
when both the drugs are combined, the risk or severity of adverse effects increases    
Frequency defined:Â
>10%:Â
Hypersensitivity reactionÂ
Antibody development Â
1% to 10%:Â
Cerebral thrombosisÂ
HyperglycemiaÂ
HypoalbuminemiaÂ
PancreatitisÂ
HyperbilirubinemiaÂ
Increased serum alanine aminotransferaseÂ
Increased serum aspartate aminotransferase Â
Postmarketing:Â
Thrombosis Â
HyperammonemiaÂ
Increased serum cholesterolÂ
HemorrhageÂ
Hepatic insufficiencyÂ
Pregnancy consideration: it may reflect side effects on the fetus if administered to pregnant women. Â
Lactation: excretion of pegaspargase in breast milk is not known. Â
Pregnancy category:Â
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Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: PegaspargaseÂ
Pronounced: pe-gas-par-gas Â
Why do we use pegaspargase?Â
Pegaspargase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Â