Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Kymriah Injection
Kymriah Injection
| Generic name | tisagenlecleucel |
|---|---|
| Drug class | CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunocellular therapy (CAR T-cell immunotherapy) |
| Forms | Cell suspension for intravenous infusion, supplied in one or more patient-specific infusion bags |
Kymriah is made from your own white blood cells called T-cells. T-cells are important for your immune system to work properly. Your T-cells are removed from your blood, sent to a lab where they are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells, and then given back to you as a one-time infusion.
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