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Rituximab Injection has been developed to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, mature B-cell acute leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, granulomatosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris in patients who have not responded adequately to other treatments.

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Rituximab is available as a single-use vial of injection intended for administration as an intravenous infusion. It is available in doses of 100mg and 500mg. The usual recommended starting dose is 375mg/m2. Your doctor will decide the dose, dosage, and duration of the treatment based on your medical condition. 

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Warnings

Contact your physician immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, allergic reactions, or any signs of a new infection. Rituximab is not recommended if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. During this treatment, your physician may monitor your heart, liver, blood, and kidney functions to prevent serious complications. Exercise caution while receiving this Injection if you have been diagnosed with HIV, active or latent tuberculosis, hepatitis B or C. Inform your health care provider if you are about to undergo any dental or surgical procedures while on treatment with this Injection. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience confusion, vision trouble, loss of balance, dizziness, or weakness on one side of your body.

Precautions

Rituximab can affect the fertility of males and females. Ask your healthcare provider for advice if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, planning to have a baby, or breastfeeding your baby. It is probably unsafe during pregnancy it has the ability to cross the placental barrier and harm an unborn baby. It is mostly unsafe to breastfeed while on treatment with this injection. Discuss with your healthcare provider and either discontinue the treatment with this medicine or discontinue breastfeeding while on treatment with this injection. Discuss effective contraceptive methods with your healthcare provider and consider using them for 12 months after the last dose of Rituximab.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Rituximab Injection are infusion-related reactions, fever, lymphopenia, chills, infection, asthenia, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle spasms, headache, nausea, diarrhea, bronchitis, depression and changes in liver enzyme values. If you experience sickness, infection, blisters, or allergies during this treatment, report to your doctor immediately.

Word Of Advice

Check with your healthcare provider before receiving any vaccines and inform them if you are taking any other medications or herbal supplements.

Frequently Asked Question

• What are the common side effects of rituximab injection?
• The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Rituximab Injection are infusion-related reactions, fever, lymphopenia, chills, infection, asthenia, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle spasms, headache, nausea, diarrhea, bronchitis, depression and changes in liver enzyme values. If you experience sickness, infection, blisters, or allergies during this treatment, report to your doctor immediately.

• Will you lose your hair due to Rituximab treatment?
• You could lose your hair from your scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic areas while on treatment with Rituximab. Your hair is more likely to grow back once you stop the medication.

• Is it safe to undergo a surgery during the treatment with Rituximab Injection?
• Rituximab Injection is associated high risk of bruising. Hence, it is advisable to discuss with your physician before undergoing surgery or dental procedure while on treatment with Rituximab Injection.

• How to store Rituximab injection?
• Store Rituximab injection in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) in its original container away from light.

• How long does Rituximab stay in your body?
• Rituximab stays in your body for about 6 to 12 months after your last dose.

• Who should not use Rituximab Injection?
• People who are allergic or hypersensitive to Rituximab and monoclonal antibodies should not receive Rituximab Injection.