Difference between revisions of "Pegaspargase (Oncaspar)"

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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
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''No regimen currently listed on HemOnc.org directly references this drug. However, it is often substituted for [[Asparaginase (Elspar) | L-asparaginase]] in many chemotherapy regimens, due to ease of administration.''
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*[[B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia]]
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Revision as of 17:07, 21 July 2017

General information

Class/mechanism: Depletes plasma asparagine, selectively killing leukemic cells which are unable to synthesize asparagine due to a lack of asparagine synthetase. The Oncaspar formulation involves L-asparaginase (L-asparagine amidohydrolase) being covalently conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG), increasing its half-life and reducing the risk of hypersensitivity reactions in patients who have history of hypersensitivity to Asparaginase (Elspar).[1][2]
Route: IV, IM
Extravasation: neutral

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 2/1/1994: Initial FDA approval

Also known as

Crisantaspase, PEG-L-asparaginase, Peg-asparginase, Pegasparaginase.

References