Review the side-effects of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite
Nervous system: Encephalopathy, fatigue(tiredness), headache, tremors, dizziness or lightheadedness
Cardiovascular: Cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), hypotension or low blood pressure tachycardia (increased heart rate)
Respiratory: Cough
Others: Cytokine release syndrome (symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, nausea, low blood pressure), febrile neutropenia (low blood count) infections, hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in the body)
Lab monitoring: Blood tests should be done to monitor the cell counts.
Inform your doctor immediately in case of side effects like fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), difficulty breathing, chills, confusion, dizziness or lightheadedness, severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe fatigue or weakness.
Breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before using axicabtagene.
Sexually active females of reproductive age group should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with axicabtagene.
Inform your healthcare provider that you received axicabtagene and show them your axicabtagene patient wallet card.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite
Nervous system: Encephalopathy, fatigue(tiredness), headache, tremors, dizziness or lightheadedness
Cardiovascular: Cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), hypotension or low blood pressure tachycardia (increased heart rate)
Respiratory: Cough
Others: Cytokine release syndrome (symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, nausea, low blood pressure), febrile neutropenia (low blood count) infections, hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in the body)
Lab monitoring: Blood tests should be done to monitor the cell counts.
Inform your doctor immediately in case of side effects like fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), difficulty breathing, chills, confusion, dizziness or lightheadedness, severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe fatigue or weakness.
Other Precautions :
Axicabtagene is not recommended for women who are pregnant.Breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before using axicabtagene.
Sexually active females of reproductive age group should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment with axicabtagene.
Inform your healthcare provider that you received axicabtagene and show them your axicabtagene patient wallet card.
