Rituximab
Information about Rituximab
Rituximab Uses
Rituximab is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis, blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), 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
₹7609 to ₹456563 variant(s)
MaballHetero Drugs Ltd
₹6108 to ₹302852 variant(s)
MabtasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹7389 to ₹375003 variant(s)
Reditux RADr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹42658 to ₹760932 variant(s)
CytomabAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹7138 to ₹385412 variant(s)
IkgdarCipla Ltd
₹7609 to ₹380452 variant(s)
Mabtas RAIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹376751 variant(s)
Mabtas NIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹7389 to ₹344122 variant(s)
Mabtas TIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹75001 variant(s)
VortuxiZydus Cadila
₹360001 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.