Review the side-effects of Aldesleukin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Chills, fever, uneasiness, weakness, swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, infection, abdominal pain, acidity and abdominal bloating.
Metabolic - Elevated liver enzymes, low calcium levels in blood, abnormal magnesium levels, weight gain and fluid retention.
Heart - Low blood pressure and fast/irregular heart rate.
Central Nervous System - Dilatation of blood vessels, confusion, drowsiness, anxiety, seizures, coma and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, mouth ulcer, nausea, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee ground, and loss of appetite.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder, increased cough, runny nose and difficulty in breathing.
ENT - Sores in mouth and throat.
Skin - Rash, itching and skin inflammation.
Blood - Capillary leak (results in the leakage of proteins out of blood), anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Genitourinary - Decreased urination, blood in the stool and black and tarry stools.
The solution should be brought to room temperature prior to infusion and used within 48 hours of reconstitution and any unused portion must be discarded as there is no preservative added to it.
Proleukin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Chills, fever, uneasiness, weakness, swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, infection, abdominal pain, acidity and abdominal bloating.
Metabolic - Elevated liver enzymes, low calcium levels in blood, abnormal magnesium levels, weight gain and fluid retention.
Heart - Low blood pressure and fast/irregular heart rate.
Central Nervous System - Dilatation of blood vessels, confusion, drowsiness, anxiety, seizures, coma and dizziness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, mouth ulcer, nausea, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee ground, and loss of appetite.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder, increased cough, runny nose and difficulty in breathing.
ENT - Sores in mouth and throat.
Skin - Rash, itching and skin inflammation.
Blood - Capillary leak (results in the leakage of proteins out of blood), anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Genitourinary - Decreased urination, blood in the stool and black and tarry stools.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.The solution should be brought to room temperature prior to infusion and used within 48 hours of reconstitution and any unused portion must be discarded as there is no preservative added to it.
Drug Name : Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin is a cancer-treating drug prescribed for treating advanced kidney cancer or renal cell carcinoma and metastatic skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.Trade Names for Aldesleukin
International :
Proleukin
