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Leunase

  • Manufactured by: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Contains / Salt: Asparaginase (10000 IU)

Leunase

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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.

  1. Leunase Benefits & Uses
  2. Leunase Dosage & How to Take
  3. Leunase Side Effects
  4. Leunase Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Leunase with Other Drugs
  6. Leunase Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Leunase
  8. Leunase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Leunase Benefits & Uses

Leunase is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Blood Cancer

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 may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Leunase, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Leunase safe during breastfeeding?


    Leunase should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Leunase on the Kidneys?


    Leunase has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Leunase on the Liver?


    The liver can be affected by Leunase. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Leunase only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Leunase on the Heart?


    You can take Leunase without any fear of damage to 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
  • Thycad 50 Capsule
  • Thycad 100 Capsule
  • Oncothal 100 Capsule
  • Thalide 100 Capsule

Moderate

Acarbose
  • StayHappi Acarbose 25 Mg Tablet
  • Glucobay 50 Mg Tablet
  • Glucobay 25 Mg Tablet
  • Glucobay M 25 Tablet
Alogliptin
    Metformin
    • Amaryl MV 2mg Tablet SR
    • Glimiprex MF 2/500 Tablet SR
    • Ziglim Plus 2 Tablet
    • Gluconorm PG 1 Tablet PR
    Methotrexate
    • Mext 7.5 F Combipack
    • Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet
    • Folitrax 15 Mg Tablet
    • Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet
    Carbamazepine
    • Mazetol SR 200 Tablet
    • Tegrital 200 Tablet
    • Tegrital 400 Tablet
    • Zeptol CR 300 Tablet

    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, there is no any evidence that Leunase is addictive.

      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, Leunase 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 Leunase in mental disorders is not effective.

      No

    Leunase Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Leunase


      Taking Leunase with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Leunase


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Leunase with alcohol will be.

      Unknown

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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    3 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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