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Denileukin Diftitox (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ontak

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Category
  • Antineoplastic
Description

Denileukin diftitox (DEN-i-loo-kin DIF-ti-toks) is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of cancer that affects certain white blood cells and causes lesions to develop on the skin.

Denileukin diftitox interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some effects may occur after treatment with denileukin diftitox.

Denileukin diftitox is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following dosage form(s):

    Parenteral
  • Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

  • Ontak

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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Denileukin Diftitox: Before Using

Date Written: 09/23/1999









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