Reditux RA
Composition for Reditux RA Products
Reditux RA Products are primarily used for
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia), Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Reditux RA
Reditux RA Injection
bottle of 50 ml Injection
MRP₹39992.34
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Reditux RA 1000mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP₹71338.03
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About Reditux RA Products
Uses of Reditux RA Products
Rituximab is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
Reditux RA Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Reditux RA are Headache, Weakness, Infection, Chills, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Fever, Infusion site reaction, Lymphopenia, Abdominal pain, Back pain.
How Reditux RA Products work
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.
In Depth Information for Reditux RA Products
- 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.
Patient Concerns about Reditux RA Products
Frequently asked questions about Reditux RA Products
Q. What is Reditux RA Injection used for?
Reditux RA Injection is used to treat several immune-related diseases and cancers, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and microscopic polyangiitis. In rare cases, your doctor may also prescribe this medicine to treat pemphigus vulgaris and moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis when other treatments have not worked.
Q. Why do doctors give Reditux RA Injection for both cancer and autoimmune diseases?
Reditux RA Injection helps control overactive immune cells, which play a role in certain cancers and inflammatory diseases. This makes it useful across multiple conditions that involve harmful immune activity.
Q. Who should not receive Reditux RA Injection?
Reditux RA Injection should not be given to anyone who has had a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to rituximab or its ingredients in the past. If you have had a serious infusion reaction before, your doctor will consider alternatives.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Reditux RA Injection?
Serious side effects of Reditux RA Injection include severe infusion reactions, severe skin reactions, heart-related problems, and life-threatening infections. Your doctor and care team will monitor you closely during and after infusions to catch these early.
Q. Can Reditux RA Injection cause dangerous infusion reactions?
Yes. Some people may have serious or life-threatening reactions during, or within 24 hours of receiving Reditux RA Injection, including breathing difficulty, swelling, dizziness, or sudden drops in blood pressure. This is why the first dose is given slowly and under close supervision.
Q. Does Reditux RA Injection increase my risk of infections?
Reditux RA Injection can weaken your immune defenses and increase the chance of infections, including serious viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. Rare but severe infections such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a brain infection, have been reported. Call your doctor if you develop fever, confusion, weakness, or new neurological symptoms.
Q. Can Reditux RA Injection reactivate old infections like hepatitis B?
Yes. Reditux RA Injection can reactivate the hepatitis B virus in people who previously had the infection. This can be life-threatening. Doctors routinely test for hepatitis B before beginning therapy, and may do regular blood checks during treatment.
Q. Does Reditux RA Injection affect the heart?
Some people experience irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or low blood pressure during Reditux RA Injection infusion. Those with heart problems may need extra monitoring. Report any chest discomfort or unusual heartbeat immediately.
Q. Are there people who need extra caution before getting Reditux RA Injection?
Yes. Before starting Reditux RA Injection, let your doctor know if you have heart disease, lung problems, a current infection, a history of hepatitis B, low immune function, or recent or planned vaccines. These conditions may require additional testing or treatment adjustments.
Q. Can Reditux RA Injection cause long-term immune changes?
As Reditux RA Injection lowers certain immune cells for months, some people may have delayed infections or may respond less effectively to vaccines. Doctors often monitor blood tests during and after treatment to ensure immune recovery.