Rasburicase : Before Using - Elitek, Fasturtec

Rasburicase - Systemic

Brand Names

Elitek, Fasturtec Rasburicase *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to use a drug, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For rasburicase, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to rasburicase. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, dyes, fungi or yeasts. Tell your family doctor if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, dizziness or lightheadedness, hives or skin rash during treat with rasburicase.

Pregnancy care

Studies on the effects in pregnancy have not been done in either pets or humans. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether rasburicase passes into breast milk. Mothers who are taking this drug and wish to breast feed must discuss this with their health care professional.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in child - 1 month to 17 years of age. Children less than 2 years of age may be at increased risk for adverse effects.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work the same way that they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing the use of rasburicase in the elderly with use in other age groups. Note:

Patients of African or Mediterranean ancestry must be tested for glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase - G6PD deficiency. These diseaseds may be at increased risk for severe hemolysis.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of rasburicase. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reaction, or a sudden, severe allergic reaction - or history of
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase - G6PD deficiency - a hereditary metabolic disorder effecting red blood cells
Hemolytic reactions - or history of
Methemoglobinemia reactions - or history of Rasburicase must not be using if you have or have had any of these medical problems

Tumor lysis syndrome, risk of Fluids may be injected into the vein.