Elspar

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Elspar - antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia

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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At present, L-asparaginase is available in the market with different brand names, such as ERWINASE, CLOLAR, LEUKINE, ONCASPAR, ARR-ANON, KIDROLASE and ELSPAR.

Statistical Optimization of Process Parameters by Central Composite Design (CCD) for an Enhanced Production of L-asparaginase by Myroides gitamensis BSH-3, a Novel Species

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.