Ritcema 500mg Injection

Introduction to Ritcema 500mg Injection

Ritcema 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 (cancer affecting white blood cells called B-lymphocytes) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a most common form of cancer that affects B-cells). It is also indicated to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (a type of disease where the immune system attacks the body cells of its own joints) 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.

Ritcema 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. Inform your physician if you have heart disease, heart failure, or breathing problems before initiating the treatment. Talk with your doctor if you have ever had a hepatitis B infection because the infection may reactivate again in a few cases and can be severe sometimes. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended when you are taking this injection.

Common side effects of Ritcema 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 Ritcema 500mg Injection

Ritcema 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 Ritcema 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 Ritcema 500mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Ritcema 500mg Injection

Store Ritcema 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 Ritcema 500mg Injection

It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving Ritcema 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 Ritcema 500mg Injection

Pregnancy

Ritcema 500mg injection 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. Using an effective birth control method during the treatment and for 12 months after your last dose is necessary.

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Ritcema 500mg injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.

Lungs

It is unknown whether Ritcema 500mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Liver

Whether Ritcema 500mg 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

Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Ritcema 500mg injection. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

Driving

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

Side Effects of Ritcema 500mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common

Swelling in the face and body
Diarrhea and nausea
Itchy skin
Anemia
Muscle spasm
Headache
Urinary tract infection
Fever, chills, and shivering
Inflammation of nasal cavities
Cough, sore throat
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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