Ritulasta
Composition for Ritulasta Products
Ritulasta Products are primarily used for
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia), Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Ritulasta
Ritulasta Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
MRP₹7312.5
Ritulasta 500 Injection
vial of 50 ml Injection
MRP₹33750
Substitute brands for Ritulasta
About Ritulasta Products
Uses of Ritulasta 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.
Ritulasta Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ritulasta are Headache, Weakness, Infection, Chills, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Fever, Infusion site reaction, Lymphopenia, Abdominal pain, Back pain.
How Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Products
Frequently asked questions about Ritulasta Products
Q. What is Ritulasta Injection used for?
Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection for both cancer and autoimmune diseases?
Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection?
Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection?
Serious side effects of Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection cause dangerous infusion reactions?
Yes. Some people may have serious or life-threatening reactions during, or within 24 hours of receiving Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection increase my risk of infections?
Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection reactivate old infections like hepatitis B?
Yes. Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection affect the heart?
Some people experience irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or low blood pressure during Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection?
Yes. Before starting Ritulasta 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 Ritulasta Injection cause long-term immune changes?
As Ritulasta 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.