Denileukin Diftitox

Infusion Reactions; Capillary Leak Syndrome; Visual Loss

Serious Infusion Reactions

  • Serious and fatal infusion reactions. Administer denileukin diftitox in a facility equipped and staffed for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Immediately stop and permanently discontinue the drug for serious infusion reactions.

Capillary Leak Syndrome

  • Capillary leak syndrome resulting in death. Monitor weight, edema, blood pressure and serum albumin levels prior to and during denileukin treatment.

Visual Acuity

  • Loss of visual acuity and color vision.

Patient counseling

Package inserts

Additional information

Updated: January 2018