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Generic: aldesleukin
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An antineoplastic - It is usually used for advanced renal cell cancer or for advanced melanoma
               



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What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need frequent blood checks.

Try to avoid people who are sick. If you get a cold or other infection while receiving this medicine, call your doctor or health care professional. Do not treat yourself. The medicine may decrease your body's ability to fight infections.

The medicine may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon. Tell your doctor or health care professional about any side effects or problems you develop.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • changes in vision
  • chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat
  • confusion, agitation, anxiety, or hallucinations
  • difficulty breathing, wheezing
  • dizziness, fainting spells
  • fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
  • redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
  • reduced urine output or dark yellow or brown urine
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • unusual swelling, especially of the face, feet, or ankles
  • unusually weak or tired
  • vomiting
  • yellowing of eyes and skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • diarrhea
  • drowsiness
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • sore mouth
  • stomach pain

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.

               
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