Reditux RA 500mg Injection

Introduction Of Reditux Ra 500mg Injection

Reditux Ra 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 (inflammation of blood vessels that mainly affects the lungs and kidneys) 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.

Reditux RA 500mg injection belongs to the class of medications called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Do not take this injection if you are allergic to rituximab or any other ingredients of this medicine, have a weak immune system, or have any severe active infection.

Therapeutic Effects of Reditux Ra 500mg Injection

Reditux RA 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 Ra 500mg Injection 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 RA 500mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Reditux Ra 500mg Injection

Store Reditux RA 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 Ra 500mg

It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving Reditux RA 500mg injection, 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 Ra 500mg

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Reditux RA 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 RA 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 RA 500mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.

Liver

Consult your doctor

Whether Reditux RA can be used in patients with liver impairment is unknown.

Alcohol

Unsafe

Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Reditux RA 500mg .

Driving

Consult your doctor

Caution is required while driving and operating machinery when you take Reditux RA 500mg because it may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and risk of falling.

Side Effects of Reditux Ra 500mg

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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