๐๏ธ OncologyInjection (IV)
Yescarta
Axicabtagene Ciloleucel
CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.
Form
Injection (IV)
Uses
3
Side effects
5
Category
Oncology
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What is Yescarta used for?
- Relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma
- Follicular lymphoma
- Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma
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Axicabtagene Ciloleucel side effects
Common side effects of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel include:
Cytokine release syndrome
Neurotoxicity (ICANS)
Infections
Cytopenias
Hypogammaglobulinemia
CommonModerateLess common
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Axicabtagene Ciloleucel warnings & precautions
- Black box: CRS and neurological toxicities
- REMS required
- Secondary T-cell malignancies reported
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Frequently asked questions
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