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Hamsyl Injection 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PEGASPARGASE-3750IU

Uses:

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). The detailed use of Hamsyl Injection 5 ml is as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL): Hamsyl Injection 5 ml is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) by depleting asparagine, a crucial amino acid for cancer cell growth, ultimately killing or stopping the growth of these cells.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). It is also used with other chemotherapy drugs to treat a certain type of ALL in people who have had allergic reactions to medications similar to pegaspargase, such as asparaginase. Hamsyl Injection 5 ml contains Pegaspargase, an enzyme that breaks down asparagine, an important building block of proteins without which cells cannot survive. Normal cells can make asparagine for themselves, while some cancer cells cannot. Hamsyl Injection 5 ml lowers asparagine levels in blood cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing.

FAQs

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml is used to treat Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml works by killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

If anticoagulants are used at the same time as Hamsyl Injection 5 ml, there may be a higher risk of bleeding disorders. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are taking anticoagulant/blood thinner medicines.

Oral contraceptive is not an effective method of contraception whilst on treatment with Hamsyl Injection 5 ml. Ask your doctor about the best contraceptive to use.

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml may cause osteonecrosis (bone damage), especially when taken concomitantly with glucocorticoids. If you experience any new bone pain, like pain in the hip, back or knee, inform the doctor as soon as possible.

Consult the doctor if you are undergoing immunisation with live vaccines within 3 months of completing the treatment, as it may increase the risk of severe infections.

Hamsyl Injection 5 ml can lead to fluctuations in clotting factors and may increase the risk of bleeding and/or clotting. If you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, consult the doctor.