Idecabtagene vicleucel (Abecma)
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Mechanism of action
From the NCI Drug Dictionary: A preparation of autologous peripheral blood T lymphocytes (PBTLs) that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific for the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, idecabtagene vicleucel specifically recognizes and kills BCMA-expressing tumor cells.
Diseases for which it is used
History of changes in FDA indication
- 3/26/2021: Approved for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. (Approval based on KarMMa)
Patient Drug Information
Also known as
- Code name: bb2121
- Generic name: ide-cel
- Brand name: Abecma