Elspar
OVERDOSE
The acute intravenous LD50 of ELSPAR for mice was about 500,000 I.U./kg and for rabbits about 22,000 I.U./kg.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ELSPAR is contraindicated in patients with pancreatitis or a history of pancreatitis. Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, in some instances fatal, has been reported following asparaginase administration.4-7 Asparaginase is also contraindicated in patients who have had previous anaphylactic reactions to it.
Generic Name: Asparaginase
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