Elitek IV

Elitek IV Uses

This medication is used to prevent high blood levels of uric acid from occurring in children with cancer (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, solid malignant tumors) who are about to receive cancer chemotherapy treatment. When chemotherapy is given, cancer cells are destroyed, releasing large amounts of uric acid into the bloodstream. This medication allows uric acid to more easily be removed from the body by the kidneys.

How To Use Elitek IV

Inject this medication directly into a vein (IV) slowly over 30 minutes, or as directed by your doctor. Do not give as a rapid (bolus) infusion. This medication should be started in a hospital/clinic. Rasburicase is given once a day for 5 days. Correct timing of cancer chemotherapy and rasburicase doses is important. Start chemotherapy 4 to 24 hours after the first dose of rasburicase.

Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with correct IV fluids. When mixing the drug, swirl gently. Do not shake the vial. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Do not use a filter when injecting this medication. This drug should be given through a separate IV line from other medications if possible. If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult the pharmacist.

Intravenous (IV) fluids should be given with this medication to also help decrease your uric acid levels.

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