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In this Article
- What is rasburicase (Elitek)?
- What are the possible side effects of rasburicase (Elitek)?
- What is the most important information I should know about rasburicase (Elitek)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking rasburicase (Elitek)?
- How should I take rasburicase (Elitek)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Elitek)?
- What happens if I overdose (Elitek)?
- What should I avoid while taking rasburicase (Elitek)?
- What other drugs will affect rasburicase (Elitek)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking rasburicase (Elitek)?
Do not take rasburicase without first talking to your doctor if you have glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Rasburicase should not be used by people with this deficiency.
Rasburicase is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether rasburicase will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take rasburicase without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether rasburicase passes into breast milk. Do not take rasburicase without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take rasburicase (Elitek)?
Rasburicase should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with rasburicase depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Your doctor may want to admit you to the hospital for the first dose or doses of rasburicase to monitor for any reaction.
Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with rasburicase to monitor progress and side effects.
Your healthcare provider will store rasburicase as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing rasburicase at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.
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