Aldesleukin (Proleukin)

Also known as interleukin-2, IL-2, or Macrolin.

General information

Class/mechanism: Recombinant interleukin-2 which activates the immune system. Aldesleukin encourages growth of IL-2 dependent cells, triggers natural killer (NK) and lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) cell activity, induces production of interferon gamma, and increases lymphocyte cytotoxicity.
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

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Diseases for which it is used

• Bone cancer
• Melanoma
• Renal cancer

Patient drug information

• Aldesleukin (Proleukin) patient drug information (Chemocare)
• Aldesleukin (Proleukin) patient drug information (UpToDate)

History of changes in FDA indication

• 5/5/1992: Initial FDA approval