Leunase Information

Leunase is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer.

The correct dosage of Leunase depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Leunase also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Nausea or vomiting, Increased Liver Enzymes. Usually, these side effects of Leunase go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Leunase's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Leunase's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Leunase can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Leunase in conditions like Bleeding, Pancreatitis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Leunase are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Leunase may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Leunase is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Leunase Benefits & Uses
Leunase Dosage & How to Take
Leunase Side Effects
Leunase Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Leunase with Other Drugs
Leunase Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Leunase
Leunase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Leunase Benefits & Uses

Leunase is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Leunase 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Leunase Related Warnings

Is the use of Leunase safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Leunase safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Leunase. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Leunase on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Leunase on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Leunase on the Liver?

Leunase may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leunase on the Heart?

Using Leunase does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Leunase with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Thalidomide

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Methotrexate

Carbamazepine

Leunase Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Leunase

Is this Leunase habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Leunase.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Leunase only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Leunase is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Leunase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leunase

You can take Leunase with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Leunase

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Leunase.

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; Elspar® (Asparaginase)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 868-869

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 190-191

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