Blitzima 100 mg, 500 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 January 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
Dosage (summary)
375 mg/mu00b2 IV weekly for 4 weeks for NHL; 1000 mg IV for RA, followed by 1000 mg 2 weeks later.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; avoid breastfeeding during and for 12 months after treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Fludarabine
- Cyclophosphamide
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rituximab
- Active severe infections
- Severe heart failure
Common side effects
- Infusion-related reactions
- Infections
- Neutropenia
Counselling Points
- Monitor for infusion reactions
- Use effective contraception during treatment
- Report any signs of infection immediately
Serious warnings
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- Tumour lysis syndrome
- Hepatitis B reactivation
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