Sebastian is diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.To avoid suppressing the bone marrow,he is administered a drug that is derived from bacteria.Shortly after the treatment,he develops an allergy to the drug.He is switched to another drug that is also derived from bacteria.Which of the following drugs is now being used to treat Sebastian?

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Asparaginase is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. Asparaginase is relatively nontoxic; it does not suppress the bone marrow like most other drugs. The development of allergy to the bacterial enzyme and liver disturbances are the most frequent adverse effects observed. Pegasparagase is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia in patients who are allergic to asparaginase.

Sebastian Is Diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia