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How to Take Aldesleukin and it's Dose


It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid) to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults - IV- 600,000 units/kg every 8 h by a 15 min infusion for 14 doses. Repeat regimen after 9 days of rest, the schedule is repeated for another 14 doses, for a maximum of 28 doses per course, as tolerated.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who have a history of an abnormal heart stress test or lung function test, heart rate or rhythm, re-treatment in patients who have experienced with drug-related toxicities.

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/Brand Names of Aldesleukin

International :


Proleukin
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