Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Information About Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
About Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
The Medicine Brand Mabthera 100 Mg is manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals RND Laboratories Pvt Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Rituximab.
Pakaging
1 Vial
Active Ingredients For Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Rituximab 100 mg
Diseases List For Which Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Monoclarid antibody used in the treatment of lymphomas leukemias multiple myeloma transplant rejection and autoimmune disorders
Other Significations For Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
This Medication Rituximab is an intravenous drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Bcell nonHodgkins lymphoma It belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies Other monoclonal antibodies include trastuzumab Herceptin and gemtuzumab ozogamicin Mylotarg Tumor cells like most normal cells have receptors on their surfaces Many kinds of chemicals proteins etc on the outside of the cell can attach to these receptors When they do they can cause changes to occur within the cells One receptor present in more than 9 of Bcell nonHodgkins lymphomas is called CD2 Molecules that attach to CD2 can affect the growth and development of the tumor cells and sometimes the production of new tumor cells Rituximab is a manmade antibody that was developed using cloning and recombinant DNA technology from human and murine mice or rat genes Rituximab is thought to attach to the CD2 receptor and cause the tumor cells to disintegrate lyse In some nonHodgkins lymphomas it also prevents the production of more tumor cells Rituximab was approved by the FDA in 1997 In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis rituximab is used when other biologic medications TNFblockers such as infliximab Remicade etanercept Enbrel or adalimumab Humira have failed to be effective The effectiveness of rituximab is a result of it temporarily depleting the number of Bcells cells of the immune system that are important in promoting inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Precautions To Be Taken Before Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
There have been no studies of drug interactions with rituximab
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Can We Take Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Can We Use Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity
More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity
Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg Is Manufactured By , Roche Pharmaceuticals Rnd Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Rituximab- Mabthera 100 Mg Contains Mainly The Drug Rituximab