Substance / Medication

Asparaginase

Overview

Active Ingredient
asparaginase
RxNorm CUI
1156

Indications

E. coli RYLAZE is indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) in adult and pediatric patients 1 month or older who have developed hypersensitivity to-derived asparaginase.

Labeler: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Updated: 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

RYLAZE is contraindicated in patients with: • Erwinia asparaginase 5.1 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to, including anaphylaxis; • 5.2 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] History of serious pancreatitis during previous asparaginase therapy; • 5.3 [see W

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

58 trials linked to this intervention

58
Total Trials
37
Recruiting
9
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Heterologous expression of fungal L-asparaginase: a systematic review.
Rodrigues Andrade Kellen Cruvinel, Cordeiro de Abreu Joel Antonio, Guimarães Marina Borges et al. · Future Microbiol · 2024
PMID: 37882841Meta-Analysis
PEG-asparaginase treatment regimens for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children: a network meta-analysis.
Lynggaard Line Stensig, Rank Cecilie U, Als-Nielsen Bodil et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2023
PMID: 37260073Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A systematic review of recent trends in research on therapeutically significant L-asparaginase and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Suresh Susan Aishwarya, Ethiraj Selvarajan, Rajnish K N · Mol Biol Rep · 2022
PMID: 35816224Meta-Analysis
How much asparaginase is needed for optimal outcome in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia? A systematic review.
Brigitha Leiah J, Pieters Rob, van der Sluis Inge M · Eur J Cancer · 2021
PMID: 34536947Meta-Analysis
Prophylaxis of thromboembolism during therapy with asparaginase in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Rank Cecilie U, Lynggaard Line Stensig, Als-Nielsen Bodil et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2020
PMID: 33038027Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Optimization and purification of l-asparaginase from fungi: A systematic review.
Souza Paula Monteiro, de Freitas Marcela Medeiros, Cardoso Samuel Leite et al. · Crit Rev Oncol Hematol · 2017
PMID: 29198332Meta-Analysis
Prophylactic use of octreotide for asparaginase-induced acute pancreatitis.
Sakaguchi Sachi, Higa Takeshi, Suzuki Mitsuyoshi et al. · Int J Hematol · 2017
PMID: 28349445Meta-Analysis
Cerebral Thrombotic Complications Related to l-Asparaginase Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Retrospective Review of 10 Cases.
Eden D, Hipkins R, Bradbury C A · Clin Appl Thromb Hemost · 2016
PMID: 25693917Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Asparaginase (substance)
SNOMED CT
371014004
UMLS CUI
C0003993
RxNorm CUI
1156
Labeler
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
58
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.