elspar
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific antineoplastic drug: "Elspar" is a proprietary name (trade name) for the drug asparaginase, which is used as a chemotherapy medication. It is primarily employed in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The oncologist prescribed Elspar as part of the combination chemotherapy regimen.
- A common side effect of Elspar is an allergic reaction.
Advanced Usage
- "to be administered Elspar": to receive this drug as part of medical treatment.
- The patient will be administered Elspar intravenously.
Variants and Related Words
Asparaginase (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug marketed as Elspar.
- Asparaginase, sold under the brand name Elspar, is an enzyme used in chemotherapy.
L-asparaginase (n): A more precise biochemical name for the drug.
- The mechanism of action involves L-asparaginase depleting asparagine levels.
Synonyms
- Chemotherapeutic agent: A general term for drugs used in chemotherapy.
- Antineoplastic: A substance that inhibits or prevents the growth and spread of malignant cells.
Noun
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antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia
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