AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL - INJECTION
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COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Yescarta
GENERIC NAME(S): axicabtagene ciloleucel
Uses
USES: Axicabtagene ciloleucel is used to treat a certain type of cancer (non-Hodgkin lymphoma) that has not gotten better or that has come back after at least 2 other kinds of treatment. This type of treatment is known as gene therapy. Axicabtagene ciloleucel is made from your own white blood cells and is given only to you. The white blood cells have been changed to have a specific protein (chimeric antigen receptor-CAR) that helps your body slow or stop the growth of certain cancer cells.
How to use AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL - INJECTION
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your healthcare professional before you start using this product. If you have any questions, ask your healthcare professionals. Your doctor may give you 3 days of chemotherapy before treatment with this product to prepare your body. This product is given by slow injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually over less than 30 minutes. To decrease the risk of side effects, your doctor may also give you other medications (such as acetaminophen, diphenhydramine) before injecting axicabtagene ciloleucel. The dosage is based on your medical condition and weight. You should plan to stay for at least 4 weeks near the place of your treatment (for example, within 2 hours' drive). Your doctor will check to see if your treatment is working and help you manage any side effects.
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WARNING: This medication may cause a serious (even fatal) reaction called cytokine release syndrome-CRS. Careful monitoring and prompt treatment may decrease your risk. Before treatment with this medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any current/recent infection. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of CRS such as high fever, difficulty breathing, chills/shaking chills, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, severe muscle/joint pain, very low blood pressure, dizziness/lightheadedness. Serious nerve problems can occur after treatment with axicabtagene ciloleucel. Tell your doctor right away if you have trouble speaking and understanding, loss of balance, or mental/mood changes such as anxiety, confusion, memory loss. For patients to receive this medication, all doctors, pharmacists, and patients must agree to, understand, and carefully follow the requirements of the Yescarta REMS Program. These requirements apply in the United States. If you live in Canada or any other country, consult your doctor and pharmacist for your country's regulations.
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IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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