Amtagvi
Used for Melanoma
Used for Melanoma
LIFILEUCEL treats skin cancer. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. Compare gene therapy drugs.
What is Amtagvi?
What should I tell my doctor?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Heart disease
- Hepatitis
- History of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
- HIV or AIDs
- Infection
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Low blood pressure
- Lung disease
- Recent or upcoming vaccine
- Taking a blood thinner
- An unusual or allergic reaction to lifileucel, other medications, foods, dyes or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
How should I use this drug?
This medication is infused into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinical setting.
This therapy uses cells from your immune system. Your care team will give you other medications as part of your treatment.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply. This medication is not for regular use.
Where should I store this drug?
This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
Amtagvi Images
AMTAGVI Suspension for Infusion