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Generic: aldesleukin View All Brands Proleukin An antineoplastic - It is usually used for advanced renal cell cancer or for advanced melanoma				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? ALDESLEUKIN, IL- 2 (al des LOO kin) is a chemotherapy drug. It is usually used for advanced renal cell cancer or for advanced melanoma. It is sometimes used for other cancers. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: blood problems extreme tiredness fever or infection heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease immune system problems mental disorders organ transplant seizures stomach problems thyroid problems an unusual or allergic reaction to aldesleukin, bacterial proteins, mannitol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a vein but can also be injected under the skin. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? aminoglycosides contrast media interferon alfa medicines for cancer like doxorubicin, methotrexate, asparaginase, cisplatinum, dacarbazine, and tamoxifen medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for blood pressure like beta blockers medicines for pain including pentazocine, buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, tramadol, and propoxyphene medicines for sleep NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, and thioridazine steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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