Product Description

Lagicad 5000IU Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent L-asparaginase. It is used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (cancer of white blood cells) in patients aged four months and above. In Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the white blood cells called lymphocytes multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This disorder is also known as Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

This medicine should not be used if you have severe problems with your pancreas or allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Talk to your physician if you are a diabetic patient as Lagicad 5000IU Injection contains glucose. The common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain, nausea, infections, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. 

Use effective birth control during the treatment with Lagicad 5000IU Injection and for at least three months after the last dose. Women should use contraception methods other than oral contraceptives.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions
• High blood sugar levels
• Bleeding
• Liver and nervous problems
• Pain near your stomach (inflammation of the pancreas)
• Blood clots in arm or leg
• Pain, bruising, swelling, or hardening of the skin at the injection site

Common:

• Nausea
• Muscle pain
• Weight loss
• Infections (fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, or a rash)
• Difficulty breathing
• Inflammation of the digestive tract
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain, discomfort
• Headache
• Tiredness

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃