Description
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CompositionRituximab (500mg)
StorageStore in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
MG Medicals, Briefing of Reditux 500mg 1 Injection
Uses of Reditux 500mg 1 InjectionNon-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL); Rheumatoid arthritis; Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia); Granulomatosis with polyangiitis; Microscopic polyangiitis
Reditux 500mg 1 Injection side reactionsHeadache; Weakness; Edema (swelling); Infection; Hair loss; Itching; Chills; Febrile neutropenia; Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils); Infusion reaction; Increased risk of infection; Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
How to take Reditux 500mg 1 InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Reditux 500mg 1 Injection worksReditux 500mg 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Reditux 500mg 1 Injection
- Reditux 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis, blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
- Reditux 500mg 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.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
caution
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Reditux 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Reditux 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
safe if prescribed
Reditux 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
consult your doctor
It is not known whether Reditux 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Reditux 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Reditux 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
consult your doctor
There is limited information available on the use of Reditux 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Reditux 500mg 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 Reditux 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with the active liver disease or those who had viral hepatitis as it can reactivate the infection.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Reditux 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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