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Axicabtagene ciloleucel — Description, Dosage, Side Effects | PillsCard
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Axicabtagene ciloleucel
INN: AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL
Data updated: 2026-04-24
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L01XL03
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USDailyMed:Axicabtagene_ciloleucel
AU:C
L01XL03(WHO)
AU:Class 4 biologicalCA:℞-only/ Schedule DUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-only
DB13915
U2I8T43Y7R
D11144
Axicabtagene ciloleucel, sold under the brand nameYescarta, is amedicationused for the treatment forlarge B-cell lymphomathat has failed conventional treatment.T cellsare removed from a person with lymphoma andgenetically engineeredto produce a specificT-cell receptor. The resultingchimeric antigen receptor T cells(CAR-Ts) that react to the cancer are then given back to the person to populate the bone marrow.Axicabtagene treatment carries a risk forcytokine release syndrome(CRS) and neurological toxicities.
Due toCD19being a pan-B cell marker,the T-cells that are engineered to targetCD19receptors on the cancerousB cellsalso influence normalB cells, except someplasma cells.
⚠️ Warnings
Monitor for any allergic reactions during the infusion.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection.Monitor complete blood counts for any decrease in cell count.
• Monitor the levels of antibodies and provide replacement therapy in case of decreased globulins.
• If any secondary cancer (malignancy) occurs after treatment with axicabtagene, contact Kite at 1-844-454-KITE.
• Patients are advised to refrain from driving and engaging in dangerous activities such as handling dangerous machinery for at least eight weeks after receiving axicabtagene because it can cause drowsiness, confusion, weakness, memory and coordination problems.
• Blood, organs, tissues and cells donations should be avoided.
• Inform your doctor if you have any neurologic problems like seizures, stroke, or lung or heart or liver or kidney diseases and any recent or active infection.