- Indications for Interleukin 2
- Side Effects of Interleukin 2
- Contraindications for Interleukin 2
- How to use Interleukin 2
Interleukin 2 is an anticancer medicine known commercially as Interleukin.
This injectable medicine is used to treat kidney cancer. The action of Interleukin 2 consists in strengthening the immune system of cells and in the production of Cytokines, a fundamental substance for the defense of the organism.
Indications for Interleukin 2
Cancer of kidney cells; melanoma.
Side Effects of Interleukin 2
Low pressure; increased heart rate; diarrhea; vomiting; chills; fever; somnolence; anxiety; dizziness; decreased urine volume; breathing difficulties; increased cough; rash on the skin; itch; anemia; decreased white blood cells in the blood; capillary leak syndrome.
Contraindications for Interleukin 2
Pregnant or lactating women; individuals under 18; transplant patients with abnormal lung function; patients with heart, kidney, lung, liver or central nervous system problems; patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
How to use Interleukin 2
Injectable Use
Adults
- Kidney cell cancer and Melanoma: Carry out 2 treatment cycles of 5 days, separated by a period of 9 days. Each cycle consists of: In the administration of 600, 000 units / kg, by intravenous infusion of 15 minutes, every 8 hours for 14 doses, or until the occurrence of non-tolerable adverse reactions.
Maximum dose: 28 doses per cycle.
