Rituxipan 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Rituxipan 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis, blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
Rituxipan 100mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of doctor. You must take it in a dose as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, edema, infection, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with hepatitis B.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or planning surgery or vaccination or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Rituxipan Injection
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Microscopic polyangiitis
Benefits of Rituxipan Injection
In Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels of the ears, nose, throat, lungs, and kidneys. In this condition, the blood flow to these areas may be reduced and it can lead to their damage. Rituxipan 100mg Injection helps reduce inflammation, pain and swelling and prevents further damage. This improves your quality of life.
In Microscopic polyangiitis
Microscopic polyangiitis is an autoimmune disease which occurs in the small blood vessels and may be caused due to problems with the immune system. Rituxipan 100mg Injection reduces immune response and improves inflammation. This helps to heal this condition and improves your discomfort.
Side effects of Rituxipan Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rituxipan
- Headache
- Weakness
- Infection
- Chills
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Fever
- Infusion site reaction
- Lymphopenia
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
How to use Rituxipan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Rituxipan Injection works
Rituxipan 100mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It works by targeting the unwanted activity of immune cells (B cells) in rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rituxipan 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rituxipan 100mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Rituxipan 100mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rituxipan 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rituxipan 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Rituxipan 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Rituxipan 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the active liver disease or those who had viral hepatitis as it can reactivate the infection.
Use of Rituxipan 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the active liver disease or those who had viral hepatitis as it can reactivate the infection.
What if you forget to take Rituxipan Injection?
If you miss a dose of Rituxipan 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rituxipan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Do not use Rituximab with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Rituximab is essential, ensure a gap of at least 12 months after discontinuing Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Please c
Do not use Rituximab with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Rituximab is essential, ensure a gap of at least 12 months after discontinuing Purified Vi Polysaccharide
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Please consult with your doctor regarding minimum time interval required between Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant and Rituximab.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Rituxipan 100mg Injection used for?
Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Why do doctors give Rituxipan 100mg Injection for both cancer and autoimmune diseases?
Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Who should not receive Rituxipan 100mg Injection?
Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
What are the serious side effects of Rituxipan 100mg Injection?
Serious side effects of Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Can Rituxipan 100mg Injection cause dangerous infusion reactions?
Yes. Some people may have serious or life-threatening reactions during, or within 24 hours of receiving Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Does Rituxipan 100mg Injection increase my risk of infections?
Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Can Rituxipan 100mg Injection reactivate old infections like hepatitis B?
Yes. Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Does Rituxipan 100mg Injection affect the heart?
Some people experience irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or low blood pressure during Rituxipan 100mg Injection infusion. Those with heart problems may need extra monitoring. Report any chest discomfort or unusual heartbeat immediately.<br>
Are there people who need extra caution before getting Rituxipan 100mg Injection?
Yes. Before starting Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
Can Rituxipan 100mg Injection cause long-term immune changes?
As Rituxipan 100mg 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.<br>
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