Rituximab
Information about Rituximab
Rituximab Uses
Rituximab is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
How Rituximab works
Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody. It works by targeting the unwanted activity of immune cells (B cells) in rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.
Common side effects of Rituximab
Headache, Weakness, Infection, Chills, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Fever, Infusion site reaction, Lymphopenia, Abdominal pain, Back pain
Available Medicine for Rituximab
RedituxDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹8680 to ₹434003 variant(s)
MaballHetero Drugs Ltd
₹5726 to ₹302852 variant(s)
MabtasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8532 to ₹434032 variant(s)
Reditux RADr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹39992 to ₹713382 variant(s)
CytomabAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹6691 to ₹361322 variant(s)
IkgdarCipla Ltd
₹7133 to ₹356672 variant(s)
Mabtas RAIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹353201 variant(s)
Mabtas NIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹6927 to ₹322612 variant(s)
Mabtas TIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹7031 to ₹426582 variant(s)
VortuxiZydus Cadila
₹337501 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rituximab
- It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) by your doctor or nurse.
- You may be given some painkillers, antihistamine and possibly steroids before the drip to help prevent infusion reaction.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check for hepatitis B before treatment and to monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have any heart rhythm problems, if you are having surgery or if you plan to get any vaccinations.