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Toritz RA 500mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Rituximab
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Toritz RA 500mg Injection

Toritz RA 500mg Injection acts as a monoclonal antibody. This drug is relatively new and is used to offer targeted therapy to treat cancer. Toritz RA 500mg Injection only targets cancer cells in the body, thus the drug is less harmful as compared to Toritz RA 500mg Injection radiation treatment.

Toritz RA 500mg Injection is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and some types of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The first dose of Toritz RA 500mg Injection is given through an IV for about 6 hours. The time period of administering the dose may be reduced afterwards. Toritz RA 500mg Injection 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 Toritz RA 500mg Injection, 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 Toritz RA 500mg Injection, 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.

    What are the uses of Toritz RA 500mg Injection

    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.

    What are the side effects of Toritz RA 500mg Injection ?

    • 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.

    Key highlights of Toritz RA 500mg Injection

    • 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.

    What are the substitutes for Toritz RA 500mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Toritz RA 500mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    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.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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.

    How does this medication work?

    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.

      References

      • 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

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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