What Are the Potential Side Effects of Receiving Interleukin Injections?

When injecting interleukin into the body, excessive or non-standard injection amounts can easily lead to side effects such as fever, nausea, vomiting, or the induction of hypotension. Although interleukin is important for regulating the body's immune function and promoting recovery after chemotherapy and radiation therapy, it is also necessary to adhere to proper injection practices to avoid various side effects.

Common adverse reactions to interleukin include fever, chills, and fatigue, which are related to the dosage and are usually transient (around 38°C). Some patients may also experience chills and high fever, which usually resolves spontaneously within 3-4 hours after stopping the medication. Additionally, individual patients may experience nausea, vomiting, and mild redness, hardness, and pain at the injection site after subcutaneous injection in a few cases.

When interleukin is used in large doses, there have been reports of vascular leak syndrome, manifesting as hypotension, peripheral edema, and temporary renal insufficiency. In such cases, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and appropriate measures should be taken to manage the symptoms.

Interleukin, also known as leukocyte interleukin, is a cytokine that interacts between leukocytes and immune cells. It belongs to the same category as hematopoietic growth factors, and they coordinate and interact with each other to complete hematopoiesis and immune regulation.

Commonly used interleukins in clinical practice include interleukin-2 and interleukin-11. Interleukin-2 has antitumor effects and is often used for immunotherapy in cancer patients. Interleukin-11 can increase platelet counts and is commonly used in patients with reduced platelet counts after chemotherapy.