ALDESLEUKIN

Overview

ALDESLEUKIN is a Schedule H drug.
Aldesleukin is a medication used to treat kidney cancer (Metastatic renal cell carcinoma). It is used to treat adults with a type of skin cancer known as metastatic melanoma.
Aldesleukin is also known as Interleukin-2. It causes your body to make more white blood cells.
White blood cells detect and destroy harmful substances in the body including cancer cells.
Common side effects includes nausea, vomit, loss of appetite and weakness.

Usage

ALDESLEUKIN is generally used to treat: Metastatic Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Skin Cancer
ALDESLEUKIN can address symptoms like: Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with history of Heart, Lung, Kidney, Liver or autoimmune disease.
Monitor complete blood cell counts, Kidney and liver tests, Lung function tests regularly while taking this medication.
It may reduce platelet counts. Avid bruising or injury.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ALDESLEUKIN over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Urinating, Feet Swelling, Arms Swelling

Common Side-Effects

ALDESLEUKIN : Dry Skin, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Heart Arrhythmias, Diarrhoea, Rhinitis, Erythema, Pruritus, Hyperbilirubinemia, Agitation, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Chills, Nausea, Vomit, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

ALDESLEUKIN : Hepatomegaly, Neutropenia, Psychosis, Hallucination, Hypoglycemia, Febrile Convulsions, Myasthenia Gravis, Myositis, Rapid Breathing, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Blurred Vision, Decreased Taste

Rare Side-Effects

ALDESLEUKIN : Optic Neuritis, Rhabdomyolysis, Anaphylaxis, Meningitis, Vasculitis, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperkalemia, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Increased Sensitivity To Cold

Technical Classification

ALDESLEUKIN is categorized as:
  • INTERLEUKINS / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

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