Calaspargase pegol-mknl Injection

Calaspargase pegol-mknl is used with other chemotherapy drugs to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL; a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in infants, children, and young adults aged 1 month to 21 years old. Calaspargase pegol-mknl is an enzyme that interferes with natural substances necessary for cancer cell growth. It works by killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Calaspargase pegol-mknl comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 1 hour by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or hospital. It is usually given once every 3 weeks for as long as your doctor recommends treatment.

Your doctor may need to slow down your infusion, delay it, or stop your treatment with calaspargase pegol-mknl injection, or treat you with other medications if you experience certain side effects. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with calaspargase pegol-mknl.

Calaspargase pegol-mknl may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions that are most likely to happen during the infusion or within 1 hour after the infusion. A doctor or nurse will monitor you during the infusion and for one hour after your infusion is finished to see if you are having a serious reaction to the medication. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes; flushing; hives; itching; rash; or difficulty swallowing or breathing.

🔔 Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.