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Treats high levels of uric acid, which can be a side effect of some cancer treatments.
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Rasburicase
Elitek
Uses
Treats high levels of uric acid, which can be a side effect of some cancer treatments.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
You will receive this medicine in a hospital or cancer treatment center.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Your doctor will prescribe the exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
The medicine is usually given for about 30 minutes every day for 5 days.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness or pain in chest, trouble breathing
Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or skin
Chills, fever, back and stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes, dark-colored urine
Lightheadedness or fainting
Skin rash
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Precautions
- You should not receive this medicine if you have had any serious reaction to rasburicase, or if you have glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficency.
Missed Dose
- This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule.
- If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you are of African or Mediterranean descent, because people with this ancestry are more likely to have G6PD deficiency.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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