YESCARTA- axicabtagene ciloleucel suspension
Kite Pharma, Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE YESCARTA (pronounced yes-kar-ta) (axicabtagene ciloleucel) |
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Read this Medication Guide before you start your YESCARTA treatment. The more you know about your treatment, the more active you can be in your care. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about your health condition or treatment. Reading this Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your treatment. |
What is the most important information I should know about YESCARTA? |
YESCARTA may cause side effects that are life-threatening and can lead to death. Call or see your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following: |
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It is important to tell your healthcare provider that you received YESCARTA and to show them your YESCARTA Patient Wallet Card. Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines to treat your side effects. |
What is YESCARTA? |
YESCARTA is a treatment for your non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is used when you have failed at least two other kinds of treatment. YESCARTA is different than other cancer medicines because it is made from your own white blood cells, which have been modified to recognize and attack your lymphoma cells. |
Before getting YESCARTA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical problems, including if you have or have had: |
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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. |
How will I receive YESCARTA? |
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What should I avoid after receiving YESCARTA? |
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What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of YESCARTA? |
The most common side effects of YESCARTA include: |
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These are not all the possible side effects of YESCARTA. Call your healthcare provider about any side effects that concern you. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General information about the safe and effective use of YESCARTA |
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. If you would like more information about YESCARTA, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider for information about YESCARTA that is written for health professionals. You can get additional information by contacting Kite at 1-844-454-KITE (5483) or at www.Yescarta.com. |
What are the ingredients in YESCARTA? |
Active ingredients: axicabtagene ciloleucel. |
Inactive ingredients: albumin (human); DMSO. |
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