Rasburnat Injection
Salt Composition
Rasburicase (1.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rasburnat Injection is used to treat high uric acid levels in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, helping to prevent kidney damage.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Rasburnat Injection is given as a slow injection into veins by a doctor or nurse. The dose and frequency will depend on the condition being treated and may change over time. It is essential to take it exactly as advised by the doctor, as taking it incorrectly or in excess can cause serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months to see the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
May cause nausea Headache Vomiting Rash
How it works
Rasburnat Injection works by causing a reaction with an enzyme that turns uric acid into an inactive substance (allantoin), thereby reducing uric acid levels.
Quick Tips
Rasburnat Injection lowers uric acid levels in the blood, which helps prevent kidney damage in cancer patients. It is injected slowly into a vein. It is given once a day for up to 7 days. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check uric acid levels during treatment. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, swelling in the face and throat, itching, or dizziness.
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