Aldesleukin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Proleukin, interleukin-2, IL-2
Category- Antineoplastic
- Biological
response modifier
DescriptionAldesleukin (al-des-LOO-kin) is a synthetic (man-made) version of a substance called
interleukin-2. Interleukins are produced naturally by cells in the body to
help white blood cells work. Aldesleukin is used to treat cancer of the kidney
and skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Aldesleukin causes some other very serious effects in addition to its helpful
effects. Some effects can be fatal. For that reason, aldesleukin is given
only in the hospital. If severe side effects occur, which is common, treatment
in an intensive care unit (ICU) may be necessary. Other effects may not be
serious but may cause concern. Before you begin treatment with aldesleukin,
you and your doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well
as the risks of using it.
Aldesleukin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Other commonly used names are interleukin-2
and IL-2
.
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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