Uses of medication: Asparlas (Calaspargase pegol – mknl) is used as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for the treatment of ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in the young adult (aged 1 month to 21 years) and pediatric patients.

Dosage: The recommended asparlas dose is 2,500 units/m2, which should be administered intravenously not more frequently than every 3 weeks.

Treatment Reactions: The most commonly reported asparlas side effects include:

  • Elevated transaminase
  • Bilirubin increased
  • Pancreatitis
  • Abnormal clotting studies

Warnings and precautions

  • The asparlas uses should be avoided in patients with the history of serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to pegylated L-asparaginase therapy.
  • Patients receiving treatment with calaspargase 3750 injection should seek medical assistance in case they experience excessive thirst or any increase in the frequency of urination.
  • Patients with asparlas 3750 injection should contact their doctor promptly if jaundice, severe nausea or vomiting, or easy bruising or bleeding occurs.
  • Women with childbearing potential and receiving asparlas injection should avoid becoming pregnant.
  • Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed baby, lactating women should avoid breastfeeding while on calaspargase pegol injection and for 3 months after the final dose.