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Mabthera 1400

Rx
Generic:
Rituximab
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
Injection
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At a glance

Rituximab is a chimeric murine/human monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen. It is used for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and pemphigus vulgaris.

Indications
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) - relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - previously untreated and treated CD20-positive CLL
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - in combination with methotrexate
  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) - with glucocorticoids
  • Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) - moderate to severe
Dosage

Adult Dose (IV):

  • NHL (relapsed/refractory): 375 mg/m² once weekly for 4-8 doses
  • NHL (previously untreated follicular): 375 mg/m² on Day 1 of each chemo cycle (up to 8 doses); maintenance every 8 weeks for 12 doses
  • DLBCL: 375 mg/m² on Day 1 of each chemo cycle (up to 8 infusions)
  • CLL: 375 mg/m² (Cycle 1, day before FC); 500 mg/m² (Cycles 2-6, Day 1); q28 days x6 cycles
  • RA: 1000 mg (2 infusions separated by 2 weeks); repeat q24 weeks; with methotrexate
  • GPA/MPA: 375 mg/m² once weekly for 4 weeks; with glucocorticoids
  • PV: 1000 mg (2 infusions separated by 2 weeks); with glucocorticoids
  • Pediatric (NHL/B-AL, ≥6 months): 6 infusions with LMB chemotherapy
Side effects

Side Effects:

  • Infusion-related reactions (fever, chills, rash, dyspnea, hypotension)
  • Hepatitis B virus reactivation
  • Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral)
  • Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
  • Severe mucocutaneous reactions (SJS, TEN)
  • Headache, weakness, edema, hair loss
Precautions & warnings
  • Infusion reactions can be fatal; pre-medication and monitoring required
  • Hepatitis B testing before treatment; do not use in active HBV
  • Discontinue if PML symptoms (new-onset neurologic manifestations) occur
  • Discontinue for serious infections
  • Embryo-fetal toxicity: Use effective contraception
Rituximab — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.