Rituximab

Rituximab acts as a monoclonal antibody. This drug is relatively new and is used to offer targeted therapy to treat cancer. Rituximab only targets cancer cells in the body, thus the drug is less harmful as compared to Rituximab radiation treatment.

Rituximab is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and some types of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The first dose of Rituximab is given through an IV for about 6 hours. The time period of administering the dose may be reduced afterwards. Rituximab is not available in the form of a tablet or pill. The dosage is determined by the doctor as per the patient’s health, age, weight, severity of the cancer and the body’s reaction to the drug.

You may or may not experience any related side effects of Rituximab, such as fever accompanied with chills, nausea and vomiting, cough, headache, irritation of the throat and runny nose. If you do experience these side effects, do not be alarmed, just inform you doctor and he will provide medicine to control the symptoms.

There are a few rare but very serious side effects that can occur when you take Rituximab, such as pain in the chest, confusion and problems with breathing. Get in touch with the doctor immediately in this case and seek treatment.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Nhl)

• Blood Cancer

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Weakness

• Edema (Swelling)

• Infections

• Hair Loss

• Itching

• Chills

• Febrile Neutropenia

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Infusion Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Toritz t 500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Rituximab, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Rituximab as ingredient

• Ristova 500Mg Injection

  Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

• Reditux Ra 500Mg Infusion

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Toritz T 500Mg Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Mabtas 100Mg Infusion

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Rituximab injection ikgdar 100mg

  Hoffmann-la Roche Ltd.

• Ristova 100Mg Injection

  Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

• Mabtas N 100Mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Mabtas N 500Mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Toritz 100Mg Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Mabtas T 500Mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medicine is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. This drug binds to the CD20 antigen that is present on the B lymphocytes, and the Fc domain appoints antibodies to interpose cell lysis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Rituximab-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/rituximab

• Rituximab-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00073

• RITUXIMAB injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=RITUXIMAB