What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Heart disease
- Infection
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Lung or breathing disease
- Nervous system problems such as seizures, stroke, or memory loss
- An unusual or allergic reaction to lisocabtagene maraleucel, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservative
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Do not donate blood while you are taking this medication.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medication.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medication may increase the risk of blood or bone marrow cancer. Your care team will monitor your blood work closely.
This medication can cause a serious side effect called cytokine release syndrome. Your care team will monitor you closely. Tell your care team right away if you feel faint or lightheaded or have fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, headache, shortness of breath, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
This medication may affect the brain and nervous system. Talk to your care team right away if you have confusion, dizziness, tremors, trouble speaking, weakness, or pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet. Some side effects can be severe. Call emergency services if you have seizures or trouble staying awake.