Sipuleucel-T

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Brand Names: U.S.: Provenge?

Uses

It is used to treat prostate cancer.
Sipuleucel-T uses your own cells to help treat prostate cancer.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may be given before this drug to lower fever and chills.
You will need to have a cell collection called leukopheresis about 3 days before you get this drug.

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