Elspar


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Noun1.Elspar - antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemiaElspar - antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia
asparaginase
antineoplastic, antineoplastic drug, cancer drug - any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
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Initial treatment consists of the use of methotrexate, vincristine, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, ELSPAR, Etoposide, and Cytarabine.
Potential drug-drug interactions in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a cohort study
Bacterial asparaginases are currently in use under different trade names such as Elspar from Escherichia coli and Erwinase from Erwinia chrysanthemi.
L-asparaginase activity of fungal endophytes from Tabernaemontana heyneana wall
Table 3: View into a comparison of incidence antibodies USPI language Product name (a) Examples: USPI text Elspar The detection of antibody formation is highly (asparaginase) dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay, and the observed incidence of antibody positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors including sample handling, concomitant medications and underlying disease.
Analyzing United States prescribing information to gain insight into FDA-sponsor discussions

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