A common but serious side effect of Tecartus is called cytokine release syndrome, which causes fever, chills, trouble breathing, vomiting, and other symptoms. Your caregivers will have medication available to quickly treat this condition if it occurs.
It is important to tell your healthcare provider that you received Tecartus and to show them your Tecartus Patient Wallet Card. Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines to treat your side effects.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Tecartus while you have an active infection (such as fever, chills, flu-like symptoms).
To make sure Tecartus is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had::
an active or chronic infection;
a stroke;
a seizure;
memory problems;
breathing problems;
hepatitis B or C;
HIV;
heart problems;
liver disease;
kidney disease; or
if you have received a vaccine within the past 6 weeks.
Using Tecartus may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Brexucabtagene autoleucel may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Talk with your doctor if you plan to become pregnant after you are treated with this medicine.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Tecartus. Ask your doctor about any risk.
