Uses of Tecartus

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Tecartus is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of cancer through immunotherapy. The auto-immunity of T cells is activated to help suppress cancer cells and make it difficult to grow.

1. What is Tecartus?


Teacartus medicine is used for patients undergoing cancer treatment. They are used drugs to improve immunity, specifically, T cells will command themselves to change the CD19 gene to help promote its effects. T cells are part of the immune system that are cleared via the route of leukocyte migration.
In previous studies, scientists have introduced CAR antigens into T cells for analysis. The results showed that the T cells were returned to the body. However, when combined with CAR, T cells have been provided with the additional ability to recognize and attack threats such as cancer cells.

2. Instructions for using Tecartus


Tecartus is used as an intravenous infusion. Dosage is prescribed based on the actual patient's condition. When treating cancer patients with this drug, you may need to consider starting chemotherapy a few days in advance and planning to rest.
Tecartus may need to be used in combination with some anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, your doctor will monitor your health, consider adding appropriate drugs before using Tecartus such as Tylenol, Benadryl.
After receiving Tecartus drug, you need to regularly monitor and visit to understand the status of the current body indicators. The basis for determining a good or bad signal will be determined after a few weeks of taking the drug and comparing the changes in the test results.

3. Some notes when using Tecartus


When treated with Tecartus medicine can cause the virus in the body to be activated. To determine the risk of the virus intensifying attack, you need to be tested for hepatitis B, C and HIV test before taking Tecartus.
After taking Tecarrtus you should balance the time to rest or work accordingly. In patients who are workers who must work with machinery, rest for 8 weeks after taking the drug. After taking Tecartus, users cannot donate blood.

4. Unintended side effects of Tecartus


Cytokine release syndrome: This is a possible side effect after taking Tecartus. The reason may be that the body absorbs the drug, causing a large number of white blood cells to receive information and release cytokines. The rapid, massive case can be identified as a cytokine storm syndrome. Central Nervous System : Problems with the nervous system will take 8 weeks from the first day of Tecartus. You may have memory impairment, mood swings or anxiety... Abnormal psychological manifestations are warning signs of bad risk in the central nervous system. You need to check and notify your doctor to have a timely treatment plan. Decrease in the number of blood cells: Each type of blood cell has a different function to help the body function properly. When the number of blood cells decreases, it will seriously affect the movement mechanism and the body's resistance. So you should monitor and check the blood count index regularly. Circulatory system problems when taking the drug can be high blood pressure, arrhythmia. With the respiratory system, the lungs are the organs that suffer most of the adverse effects of drugs. Besides, signs of digestive disorders can cause constipation, vomiting, even anorexia patients skip meals.

5. Interactions of Tecartus drugs should be noted


At present, Tecartus drug interactions are not clear. However, you should inform your doctor of any known health problems associated with a genetic risk for specific evaluation.
Tecartus is an immune-enhancing solution. But if you take it the wrong way, it also affects the immune system. Therefore, to ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take the drug exactly as directed by your doctor.

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Reference source: oncolink.org

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