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Short answer Asparaginase and dependence: what to know Common questions Related questions Sources**No, asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi is not addictive.**
You receive this enzyme medicine with other chemotherapy to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia, often after an allergic reaction to another asparaginase medicine. Repeated doses maintain its cancer treatment effect and do not mean you have developed an addiction. It is not known to cause cravings or a withdrawal syndrome. Keep your treatment and blood test appointments, and discuss side effects or concerns about stopping with your cancer care team.
Asparaginase and dependence: what to know
Common questions
Is Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi addictive?
No, asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi is not addictive and is not known to cause cravings or withdrawal. It is an enzyme medicine used with other chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, often after an allergy to another asparaginase product. You receive repeated doses because treatment needs to keep working, not because you are dependent on it. Your cancer care team should decide any schedule changes because missed doses can affect treatment. Call your team promptly about side effects or a missed appointment, and keep your scheduled blood tests.