Asparlas

Generic name:calaspargase pegol [ kal-AS-par-jase-PEG-ol ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 19, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Asparlas?

Asparlas is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children and young adults from 1 month to 21 years old.

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

Warnings

You should not use Asparlas if you have ever received pegaspargase and it caused an allergic reaction, a blood clot, pancreatitis, bleeding, or liver problems.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Asparlas if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you have liver disease;

• you have had a serious allergic reaction to pegaspargase; or

• you have had a blood clot, pancreatitis, or serious bleeding caused by using asparaginase.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• pancreatitis;

• heart problems;

• a blood clot; or

• liver disease.

Asparlas may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 3 months after your last dose.

Asparlas may interact with birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy while using this medicine, use an effective non-oral form of birth control (injection, implant, skin patch, vaginal ring) p...