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Asparagine Specific Enzymes

Asparagine Specific Enzymes are used as a chemotherapeutic regimen to treat patients with leukemia. They work by depleting blood plasma levels of asparagine.

Why are asparagine specific enzymes prescribed?

  1. Leukemia (50%)
  2. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (50%)

Key takeaways

Asparagine specific enzymes are typically used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). These medications work by breaking down asparagine, an amino acid that cancer cells need to grow and survive. Asparagine specific enzymes come as injections and are typically given in combination with other medications. Examples include Asparlas (calaspargase pegol) and Oncaspar (pegaspargase).

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Asparlas

CALASPARGASE PEGOL treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Oncaspar

PEGASPARGASE treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Rylaze

ASPARAGINASE ERWINIA CHRYSANTHEMI treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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