Rituxan?

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Brand Names: U.S.: Rituxan?
Brand Names: Canada: Rituxan?

Uses

It is used to treat blood problems.
It is used to treat leukemia.
It is used to treat lymphoma.
It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
It may be used to treat graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD).
It is used to treat Wegener's granulomatosis.
It is used to treat microscopic polyangiitis.
Rituximab harms cells causing their death.
It is an arthritis-changing drug. It lowers swelling and helps lower signs and protect joints from more harm.
It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may be given before this drug to lower fever and chills.
Methylprednisolone will be given before this drug in patients treated for rheumatoid arthritis.

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