Rasburicase Benefits & Uses

Rasburicase is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Rasburicase Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rasburicase Related Warnings

Is the use of Rasburicase safe for pregnant women?

Rasburicase can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Rasburicase, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Rasburicase safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Rasburicase may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rasburicase should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Rasburicase on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Rasburicase on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Rasburicase on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Rasburicase on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Rasburicase on the Heart?

You can take Rasburicase without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rasburicase with Other Drugs

Rasburicase should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Prilocaine

Moderate

Lidocaine

Rasburicase Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rasburicase unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Hemolytic Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Rasburicase

Is this Rasburicase habit forming or addictive?

Rasburicase does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rasburicase as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Rasburicase is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Rasburicase in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rasburicase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rasburicase

There is no information on the effects of taking Rasburicase with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rasburicase

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rasburicase and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Elitek (rasburicase)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1086-1087

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