Rylaze

Generic name:asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi [ as-PAR-a-jin-ase-er-WIN-ee-a-kri-SAN-the-mee ]
Brand names: Erwinaze, Rylaze
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 8, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Rylaze?

Rylaze is a cancer medicine.

Erwinaze is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults and children at least 1 year old.

Rylaze is used to treat lymphoblastic lymphoma in adults and children at least 1 month old who have become allergic to other forms of asparaginase such as Elspar or Oncaspar.

Rylaze may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Rylaze if you have received any form of asparaginase in the past and it caused you to have:

• a serious allergic reaction;

• serious pancreas problems;

• a life-threatening blood clot; or

• serious bleeding problems.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• problems with your liver or pancreas;

• bleeding problems;

• a blood clot; or

• diabetes.

May harm an unborn baby. You may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use birth control while using this medicine and for at least 3 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

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