Introduction Of Reditux 500mg Injection
Reditux 500mg Injection contains the active constituent rituximab. It is used for several different disease conditions in adults.
It is used alone or with other medications to treat non-hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia . It is also indicated to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate in adults.
Other uses include granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis in adults and children 2 years of age and older. It is also used to treat moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris an autoimmune condition that causes painful blisters on the skin and lining of the mouth, throat, nose, and genitals.
Common side effects of Reditux 500mg injection include infection of the blood, reduced red blood cells, dizziness, swelling in the face and body, itchy skin, diarrhea, increased sweating, and low or high blood pressure. Use effective contraceptives during the treatment and 12 months after the last dose if you can get pregnant. This medicine may cause severe infusion reactions during or within 24 hours after administration. Inform your physician or healthcare professional if you face any infusion reactions, such as increased blood pressure, chest pain, headache, breathing difficulties, vomiting, skin rashes, or throat swelling.
Therapeutic Effects of Reditux 500mg
Reditux 500mg injection is a monoclonal antibody that targets the antigen CD20 expressed on the cell surface of B-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells). When this medicine binds to the B-cell, it induces cell death in NHL and CLL. The binding action blocks cell activation and growth and cause anticancer effects. It inhibits rheumatoid factor production, antigen presentation, T-cell activation, and proinflammatory cytokine production in rheumatoid arthritis.
Interaction of Reditux 500mg with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for blood pressure or other heart conditions. Certain medications may interact with Reditux 500mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Reditux 500mg
- Store Reditux 500mg injection in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C)
- Do not freeze
- keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
- If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
How to consume Reditux 500mg
It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving Reditux 500, you will be given other medications (pre-medication) to reduce the possible side effects. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of your treatment based on the disease severity and other factors. It will be given as an intravenous infusion, and you will be monitored carefully for any unwanted side effects.
Safety Advices for Reditux 500mg Injection
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Reditux 500mg injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Reditux 500mg because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
Lungs
Consult your doctor
It is unknown whether Reditux 500mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Whether Reditux 500mg injection can be used in patients with liver impairment is unknown.
Alcohol
Unsafe
Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Reditux 500mg .
Driving
Consult your doctor
Caution is required while driving and operating machinery when you take Reditux 500mg because it may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and risk of falling.
Side Effects of Reditux 500mg Injection
Common
- Swelling in the face and body
- Diarrhea and nausea
- Itchy skin
- Anemia
Serious
- Increased or decreased blood pressure
- Chest pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hepatitis B viral infection
- Memory loss, trouble thinking, difficulty in walking




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