Ritcema 100mg Injection

Introduction Of Ritcema 100mg Injection

Ritcema 100mg 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 .

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 Ritcema 100mg 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.

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 Ritcema 100mg Injection

Ritcema 100mg 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 Ritcema 100mg 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 Ritcema 100mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Ritcema 100mg Injection

Store Ritcema 100mg 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 Ritcema 100mg Injection

It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving Ritcema 100mg 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 Ritcema 100mg Injection

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Ritcema 100mg is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Ritcema 100mg because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.

Lungs

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Ritcema 100mg can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Liver

Consult your doctor

Whether Ritcema 100mg injection can be used in patients with liver impairment is unknown. Consult your doctor if you have or ever had liver disease or hepatitis B infection before starting the treatment. The reactivation of hepatitis viral infection can cause severe liver problems.

Alcohol

Unsafe

Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Ritcema 100mg injection. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

Driving

Consult your doctor

Caution is required while driving and operating machinery when you take Ritcema 100mg injection because it may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and risk of falling.

Side Effects of Ritcema 100mg

Common

Swelling in the face and body
Diarrhea and nausea
Itchy skin
Anemia
Muscle spasm
Headache
Loss of hair

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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