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| Pronunciation |
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 (ras
BYOOR i
kayse) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Elitek™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Enzyme; Enzyme, Urate-Oxidase (Recombinant) |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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Serious red blood cell problems may occur. People at risk of developing
these problems may have an enzyme deficiency called G6PD
deficiency. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to rasburicase or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have G6PD deficiency. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to prevent high uric acid levels during cancer
treatment. |
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| How does it work? |
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Rasburicase reduces uric acid production. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into a
vein. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Call healthcare provider for appointment. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing
diet may help. Talk with healthcare provider about stool softener or laxative.
Belly pain. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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You will be monitored very closely by healthcare provider for side
effects and changes in your condition. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chest pain or pressure.
Difficulty breathing.
Severe constipation.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will
not store it at home. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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