MABTHERA

Mabthera is a chimeric mouse/human monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to the transmembrane antigen CD20.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Mabthera is used in the following conditions:

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Mabthera in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Mabthera may have the following side effects:

Neutropenia
Angioedema
Pruritus
Fever
Asthenia
Decreased IgG levels
Pneumonia
Herpes zoster
Fungal infections
Anemia
Hypersensitivity
Weight decrease
Increased LDH
Paresthesia
Agitation
Vasodilatation
Conjunctivitis
Ear pain
Arrhythmia
Tachycardia
HTN
Hypotension
Resp disease
Dyspnea
Rhinitis
Dysphagia
Constipation dyspepsia
Throat irritation
Night sweats
Myalgia
Back/neck pain
Tumor pain
Malaise
Upper resp tract infection
Infusion related reactions
Bronchitis
Gastroenteritis
Hot flush
Rigors
Erythema

Bacterial/viral infections
Rash
Chills
Sepsis
Febrile infection
Resp tract infection
Infections of unknown etiology
Thrombocytopenia
Hyperglycemia
Peripheral/face edema
Hypocalcemia
Hypoesthesia
Insomnia
Lacrimation disorder
Tinnitus
MI
Atrial fibrillation
Cardiac disorder
Orthostatic hypotension
Bronchospasm
Chest pain
Cough
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Stomatitis
Anorexia
Urticaria
Sweating
Hypertonia
Pain
Flushing
Cold syndrome
UTI
Headache
Sinusitis
Tinea pedis
Pyrexia
Oropharyngeal pain
Erythema
Hypercholesterolemia
Paraesthesia
Migraine
Dizziness
Sciatica
Alopecia
Depression
Anxiety
Dyspepsia
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal reflux
Mouth ulceration
Upper abdominal pain
Bursitis
GPA (Wegener’s)
Infections
Muscle spasm
Arthralgia
Anemia
Leukopenia
Peripheral edema
Fatigue

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Hepatitis B
Those with a history of pulmonary tumor infiltration or pulmonary insufficiency
Lactation
Elderly
History of cardiac disease
High tumor burden

Severe active infections
Pregnancy
Children below 2 years of age

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

There are no known interactions for Mabthera.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are possible, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Fatal respiratory failure
Flu-like symptoms

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Rituximab