Proleukin (Injection)
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Proleukin (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Proleukin (Injection)
Proleukin (Injection) Medication Classification
ALDESLEUKIN (INTERLEUKIN-2) (Injection)
Proleukin (Injection) Brandname
Proleukin
Proleukin (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Aldesleukin (al-des-LOO-kin) Treats cancer of the kidneys. Also called interleukin-2 or IL-2.
When To Not Use Proleukin (Injection)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to aldesleukin. The reaction might have included chest pain, trouble breathing, seizures, bleeding in your stomach, or kidney problems. This medicine should not be given to patients with severe heart, liver, kidney, nerve, or lung disease.
How Should You Use Proleukin (Injection)
Injectable
- This medicine, like all medicines used to treat cancer, is very strong. Make sure you understand why you are getting it and what the risks and benefits of treatment are. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor.
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- Your medicine will be given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm or chest. This is called intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us), or IV.
- A nurse or other caregiver trained to give cancer drugs will give your treatment.
- Before your treatment, check your IV bag to make sure there are no leaks. If a dose is missed:
- This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or clinic that gives your treatments for instructions.
Proper Proleukin (Injection) Storage
Store Proleukin (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Proleukin (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Proleukin (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- This medicine may become harmful or change the way many other medicines work. Some of these are medicines to treat pain, nausea, anxiety, infections, and high blood pressure. Give your doctor a list of all the medicines you take, including those you get without a prescription.
Proleukin (Injection) Warnings
- Do not breastfeed while you are being given this medicine.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have a thyroid disorder, Crohn's disease, lupus, seizures, or an infection caused by bacteria. Aldesleukin can make these problems worse.
- You may get infections more easily while you are getting aldesleukin. Stay away from crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.
- This medicine can cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to keep you from feeling sick and throwing up. If the medicine does not help (you can't keep liquids down), call your doctor.
- Your doctor will need to test your blood on a regular schedule while you are getting this medicine. Keep all of the appointments your doctor makes for you.
- Do not get pregnant while you are being treated with aldesleukin. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before you start your treatments.
Proleukin (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Fast weight gain or fluid retention
- Wheezing or trouble breathing
- Chest pain
- Bloody or black tarry bowel movements
- Bloody vomit
- Changes in your personality such as confusion, irritability, or depressed mood
- Sudden decrease in urine amount or urinating less than 1 cup in a day
- Yellowing of skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Dry skin
