Rasburicase
Uses
Rasburicase is used in the treatment of elevated uric acid levels resulting from chemotherapy.
How it Works
How Rasburicase works Rasburicase functions by interacting with an enzyme that converts uric acid into an inactive substance called allantoin, thereby lowering uric acid levels.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Rasburicase include nausea, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, anxiety, constipation, peripheral edema, abdominal pain, decreased phosphate levels in the blood, pharyngolaryngeal pain, and increased alanine aminotransferase.
Expert Advice
- Rasburicase lowers uric acid levels in the blood, helping to prevent kidney damage in cancer patients.
- It is administered slowly via injection into a vein.
- The treatment is given once a day for up to 7 days.
- Your doctor may perform regular blood tests to monitor uric acid levels during treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience:
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Swelling in the face and throat
- Itching
- Dizziness
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