When should I call my doctor if I am receiving Erwinaze?
This question relates to a prescription drug. The answers below are not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. Please contact your healthcare provider for any prescription drug questions.
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Call your doctor or get other medical help right away if you experience any of the following while you're taking Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi):
- an allergic reaction (with symptoms including tightness in your throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness)
- abdominal pain (a possible sign of pancreatitis)
- extreme thirst or increased amounts or frequency of urination (which may be caused by high blood sugar or glucose intolerance)
- a headache, swelling in your arms or legs, shortness of breath and chest pain (which may stem from blood coagulation problems)
Call your doctor or get other medical help right away if you experience any of the following while you're taking Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi): an allergic reaction (with symptoms including tightness in your throat,... More
