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Pronounced: (den-ih-LEW-kin DIFF-teh-tox)
Denileukin Diftitox IV Uses
Denileukin diftitox is used to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, also known as CTCL) in patients whose cancer keeps returning or in patients who have not responded to other cancer chemotherapy treatment. It works by killing certain blood/cancer cells from your immune system (e.g., B cells, T cells).
How To Use Denileukin Diftitox IV
This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional.
Dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, and response to treatment. This medication is usually given over at least 15 minutes for 5 days in a row. This treatment cycle is usually repeated every 21 days or as directed by your doctor.
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Information last revised June
2010
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