The effect on the heart depends on the dose given. The hospital team will check your blood pressure during treatment. It is important to tell your doctor if you feel dizzy or faint, or experience any chest pain. Some patients having IL2 treatment have to stay in hospital for close monitoring. This may be needed if treatment is given over several days, or at high doses or when side effects are severe.
Some patients give their own injections at home.
If this is the case you must keep your IL2 in the refrigerator. We would like to thank specialist advisors and the patients who have helped with the production of this factsheet. All rights reserved. Readers are strongly advised to discuss the information with their doctor.