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Denileukin Diftitox Injection

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WARNING

During the administration of denileukin diftitox injection, you could have a severe or fatal reaction. Each dose of medication you take will be administered in a hospital setting under the close supervision of your doctor. In order to avoid these reactions, your doctor will prescribe a number of drugs. You should take these pills orally just before receiving each dose of denileukin detox. Any of the following symptoms, including fever, chills, hives, trouble breathing or swallowing, delayed breathing, a fast heartbeat, throat tightening, or chest pain, should be reported to your doctor right away if they occur during or within 24 hours of your infusion.

Several recipients of denileukin diftitox experienced the potentially fatal capillary leak syndrome (a condition that causes the body to keep excess fluid, low blood pressure, and low levels of a protein [albumin] in the blood). Capillary leak syndrome may appear up to two weeks after receiving denileukin diflutox and may persist or worsen even after stopping medication. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: Weight gain, shortness of breath, fainting, woozy or lightheadedness, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, or a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Vision alterations brought on by denileukin diftitox may include impaired vision, loss of eyesight, and loss of colour vision. Possible long-term vision changes. Call your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your vision.

Maintain all scheduled times with your physician and the lab. In order to monitor your body’s reaction to deleukin detox, your doctor will request specific tests.

Why is this medication prescribed?

Denileukin diftitox is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a class of immune system tumours that first manifest as skin rashes in patients whose disease has not improved, has worsened, or has returned despite receiving prior treatments. The drug denileukin diftitox belongs to the group of drugs known as cytotoxic proteins. It eliminates cancer cells to work.

How should this medicine be used?

Denileukin diftitox is a solution (liquid) that is administered intravenously during a 30- to 60-minute period (into a vein). In a clinic or infusion facility, a doctor or nurse administers denileukin diflutox. It is typically administered once day for five days straight. Up to eight rounds of this cycle may be performed at intervals of 21 days.

Other uses for this medicine

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking denileukin diftitox,

  • If you have an allergy to denileukin diftitox or any of its constituents, inform your doctor and pharmacist right away. Get a list of the components from your pharmacist.
  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products that you are now taking or intend to use.
  • Inform your doctor if you are expecting, intend to get pregnant, or are nursing a baby.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Call your doctor as soon as possible if you forget to show up for a denileukin detox dosage visit.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Side effects from denileukin diftitox are possible. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Rreduced appetite
  • Alteration in flavour perception
  • Feeling worn out
  • Pain, such as joint, muscle, or back pain
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Rash
  • Itching

Certain adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away if you encounter any of the symptoms detailed in the IMPORTANT CAUTION section.

There may be more negative effects from denileukin detox. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

The pharmacy at your doctor’s office or clinic will keep this medicine on hand.

In case of emergency/overdose

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Moreover, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Overdose signs could include the following:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Weakness

What other information should I know?

Inquire with your pharmacist about denileukin detox if you have any questions.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.

Brand names

  • Ontak®
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