Rituximab - Systemic
Brand Names
Rituxan
Rituximab *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you will make. For rituximab, the following
must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual reaction
to rituximab or to mouse proteins.
Pregnancy care
Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done
in either humans or pets. However, rituximab is related to immunoglobulin,
which effects the baby's ability to fight infection and which does cross the
placenta. Women who are able to bear children must use some kind of birth
control during treat with rituximab and for up to 12 months after treat
has ended. Before receiving this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if
you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.Tell your family doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant while
receiving rituximab.
Breast-feeding problem
It is not known whether rituximab passes into the
breast milk. However, because of the possibility of serious effects, breast-feeding
is not recommended while you are receiving this drug and for a while after
you stop receiving it. Discuss with your family doctor the proper time to begin breast-feeding
after treat with rituximab.
Use for Children
Studies on this drug have been done only in adult
diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of rituximab
in child with use in other age groups.
Elderly care
This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause
various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in younger
adults.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking
rituximab it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know
if you are taking any of the following:
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Cisplatin - Platinol This drug must not be using
at the same time as rituximab because it could cause serious kidney problems
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of rituximab. Make sure you tell your family doctor if
you have any other medical problems, especially heart problems - angina; arrhythmias
lung problems, high number of cancerous cells in your body, kidney problems,
or sensitivity or a previous severe allergy to rituximab or to mouse
proteins.
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