Denileukin Diftitox : Before Using

Denileukin Diftitox - Systemic

Brand Names

Ontak Denileukin Diftitox *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For denileukin diftitox, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to denileukin diftitox, diptheria toxin, or interleukin-2. Also tell your health care professional if your are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Denileukin diftitox has not been studied in pregnant women. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether denileukin diftitox passes into human breast milk. However, breast-feeding is not recommended while you are receiving this drug.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of denileukin diftitox in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Adverse effects such as anorexia, hypotension, anemia, confusion, rash, nausea andvomiting may be especially likely to occur in elderly diseaseds who may be more sensitive than adults people to the effects of denileukin diftitox.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of denileukin diftitox. Make sure to tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially heart disease.