Rasburicase

INFORMATION ABOUT RASBURICASE

Rasburicase Uses

Rasburicase is used in the treatment of high uric acid due to chemotherapy.

How Rasburicase works

Rasburicase works by causing a reaction with an enzyme that turns uric acid into an inactive substance (allantoin) thereby reducing uric acid levels.

Common side effects of Rasburicase

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Constipation, Peripheral edema, Abdominal pain, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Increased alanine aminotransferase

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30 Sep 2024 | 10:41 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Rasburicase

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

1 variant(s)

Rascas

₹9396 to ₹9396

Sayre Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Rasbase

₹12000 to ₹12000

Halsted Pharma Private Limited

1 variant(s)

Rasbelon

₹7593 to ₹7593

Celon Laboratories Ltd

1 variant(s)

Rasuric

₹6679 to ₹6679

Aureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Rascase

₹9900 to ₹9900

Sayre Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Rasburicase

Rasburicase lowers uric acid levels in the blood which helps prevent kidney damage in cancer patients.
It is injected slowly into a vein.
It is given once a day, for up to 7 days.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests doneto check the levels of uric acid during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, swelling in the face and throat, itching, or dizziness.

Frequently asked questions for Rasburicase

Q. Is Rasburicase a chemo drug/ cytotoxic?

No. Rasburicase is not a chemo or cytotoxic drug.