RASBURICASE (Elitek) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

RASBURICASE

What is the Trade Name for RASBURICASE?

Elitek

What are the Indications for RASBURICASE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Elitek is indicated for the initial management of plasma uric acid levels in pediatric and adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving anticancer therapy expected to result in tumor lysis and subsequent elevation of plasma uric acid. Elitek is a recombinant urate-oxidase indicated for initial management of plasma uric acid levels in pediatric and adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving anticancer therapy expected to result in tumor lysis and subsequent elevation of plasma uric acid. ( 1 ) Limitations of use: Elitek is indicated only for a single course of treatment. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Elitek is indicated only for a single course of treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

 

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