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Pegaspargase

Names

Oncaspar® PEG-L-asparaginase Pegaspargase

Indications and usage

Pegaspargase is FDA approved in combination with other chemotherapy medications to treat people who have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Side effects needing medical attention

Abdominal or stomach pain; blurry vision; constipation; dry mouth and skin; fatigue; increased hunger or thirst; increased need to urinate; nausea; rash; unexplained weight loss; vomiting. 

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