What drug class is aldesleukin?

aldesleukin is classified as a Interleukin-2.

Is there a generic version of aldesleukin?

Yes, generic versions of aldesleukin are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does aldesleukin work?

aldesleukin mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Aldesleukin

Also sold as: Proleukin

Interleukin-2Prescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Interleukin-2 (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for aldesleukin.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Take 15 minutes before meals

Dosage & Administration

DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals. Adults and children 12 years and older 20 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow. Children between 12 years and 6 years of age 10 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow. Children under 6 years 5 drops twice a day in a glass of water.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms worsen or persist more than 5 days

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗