Aldesleukin Intravenous and Versiclear

• Generic Name: aldesleukin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proleukin

Aldesleukin injection is anticancer medicine that is used to treat metastatic kidney cancer (cancer that has already spread to the body) and metastatic skin cancer.

Aldesleukin is a man-made version of a substance called interleukin-2. Interleukins are produced naturally by cells in the body to help white blood cells work.

Aldesleukin causes very serious side effects in addition to its helpful effects. Some effects can be fatal. For that reason, aldesleukin injection is given only in the hospital. If severe side effects occur, which is common, treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) may be necessary. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Before you begin treatment with aldesleukin, you and your doctor should talk about the benefits aldesleukin will do as well as the risks of using it.

Aldesleukin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: salicylic acid / sodium thiosulfate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exoderm, Versiclear

Sodium thiosulfate is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Salicylic acid helps your skin absorb the sodium thiosulfate.

Versiclear (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat a skin infection called tinea versicolor, that appears as white patches on the skin.

Versiclear may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.