Denileukin diftitox (Ontak)
General information
Class/mechanism: Recombinant diphtheria toxin fusion protein which binds with high affinity to IL-2 receptors. The fusion protein is internalized by receptor-mediated endocytosis and is cleaved, releasing the diphtheria toxin, which inhibits protein synthesis and causes cell death.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
Patient drug information
- Denileukin diftitox (Ontak) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Brief patient counseling information can be found on page 5 of the Denileukin diftitox (Ontak) package insert[1]
- Denileukin diftitox (Ontak) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]