Asparaginase belongs to class of medications called antineoplastic agents. Asparaginase is an enzyme that interferes with natural processes necessary for cancer cell growth, thereby killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

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Asparagine specific enzyme indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for treatment of patients with: First line acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and hypersensitivity to asparaginase.