Denileukin Diftitox Medication Information
Get detailed information on Denileukin Diftitox, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Denileukin Diftitox provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Denileukin Diftitox Pronunciation : DEN-i-loo-kin DIF-ti-toks ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : ChemotherapyTrade Names/Brand Names of Denileukin Diftitox
International :
Ontak
Why is Denileukin Diftitox Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anticancer agent, prescribed for lymphoma. It interferes cancer cell growth, which results in the death of the cells.When should Denileukin Diftitox not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Denileukin Diftitox?
IV- The recommended dose is 9 or 18 mcg/kg/day, over 30-60 minutes infusion for 5 consecutive days every 21 days for 8 cycles.How should Denileukin Diftitox be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Denileukin Diftitox?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease or low blood levels of albumin, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections.
What are the side effects of Denileukin Diftitox?
Most Common - Fever, nausea, fatigue, rigors, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, swelling in the extremities, cough, difficulty in breathing and itching.Miscellaneous - Back pain, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain and sensory loss.
